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1000 Armed Chenrezig: Embodiment of Boundless Compassion and Grace
Avalokiteshvara in his 1000-Armed Chenrezig form emerges from Himalayan artistry as a sublime embodiment of universal compassion and boundless benevolence. This monumental sacred sculpture stands at an impressive 159.5cm (62.8 inches) in height with a 107cm (42.1 inches) base and weighs 67.49kg, commanding a powerful yet serene presence ideal for temples, meditation halls, or significant spiritual spaces. Meticulously handcrafted in Nepal, it is formed from a solid copper body and richly adorned with 24K gold gilding, detailed acrylic painting, and finely hand-carved gemstone embellishments that enhance its divine radiance. The thousand-armed form symbolizes the infinite capacity of compassionate action, each hand extending help to all beings across realms, while its graceful composition reflects deep spiritual balance. This extraordinary masterpiece serves as a profound focal point for devotion, contemplation, and the cultivation of limitless compassion.
The 1000-Armed Chenrezig (Avalokiteshvara) embodies infinite compassion, with each of his thousand arms representing the boundless activity of the Bodhisattva in responding to the suffering of all sentient beings. Every hand, adorned with an eye, signifies omniscient wisdom and the perfect union of insight and skillful means, allowing him to perceive the precise needs of beings while simultaneously acting to alleviate their suffering. His serene central form radiates equanimity, reflecting that all compassionate activity arises from a mind free from attachment and delusion. The halo of radiant arms symbolizes the spontaneous, uninterrupted flow of enlightened action across all realms, while the eyes on each palm emphasize that true compassion is guided by deep understanding rather than mere emotion. Meditating on this powerful icon inspires the cultivation of empathy, selfless action, and the purification of one’s own mind, offering practitioners a profound reminder of the limitless potential for awakened compassion within themselves.
Size: 62.8”/159.5cm (Height) x 42.1”/107cm (Base)
Weight: 67.49 kg
Material: 24K Gold Gilded, Acrylic Painting, Copper Body, Handcarved Gemstones
Chenrezig, known in Sanskrit as Avalokiteshvara, is the Bodhisattva of Compassion, revered across all schools of Buddhism. According to tradition, Chenrezig vowed to liberate all beings from suffering and manifested 1000 arms and 1000 eyes to symbolize his limitless capacity to observe and assist beings in need. He is considered the patron Bodhisattva of Tibet, and his mantra, Om Mani Padme Hum, is one of the most widely recited prayers in the Buddhist world, embodying the essence of universal love and empathy.