1000 Armed Chenrezig Statue with 24K Gold Gilded & Handcarved Gemstones
This magnificent 1000-Armed Chenrezig Statue stands 62.8 inches (159.5 cm) in height, rests upon a broad 42.1-inch (107 cm) base, and weighs 67.49 kg, creating an exceptional presence for a temple, shrine, meditation hall, or significant sacred art collection. Formed from a copper body, it is enriched with radiant 24K gold gilding, acrylic painting, and handcarved gemstones. The gold-gilded surface defines the deity’s many arms, eleven heads, crowns, ornaments, lotus throne, and aureole, while the handcarved gemstones add detail across the jewelry, crown, and pedestal. This monumental representation reflects the devotion and technical skill involved in Himalayan Buddhist metal sculpture.
The sculpture features extensively engraved ornamental work that gives depth to the crowns, garments, sacred implements, lotus petals, and surrounding halo. The layered composition draws the eye from the detailed throne through the many radiating arms to the crowned heads above, creating a rich three-dimensional effect. Gold work highlights the raised carving, while acrylic painting articulates the facial expressions and decorative motifs. The combination of metalwork, engraved details, painting, and gemstone setting creates a richly developed sacred image intended to hold a central position on a large altar or in a dedicated Dharma space.
Thousand-Armed Chenrezig is the vast compassion form of Avalokiteshvara, the Bodhisattva who responds to the suffering of all beings. His eleven heads represent the many ways awakened compassion perceives suffering; the uppermost head of Amitabha Buddha signifies Chenrezig’s connection to the Buddha of Infinite Light, while wrathful faces express compassionate power that overcomes harmful obstacles. His principal hands are joined in Anjali Mudra at the heart, often holding a wish-fulfilling jewel that represents the precious awakened mind. Among the many hands are traditional attributes such as a rosary, dharma wheel, lotus, bow, arrow, water vase, and gestures of generosity and protection. The thousand arms, each traditionally marked with an eye in the palm, symbolize the inseparable union of wisdom and compassionate action—the ability to see the needs of beings and respond without delay. Devotees turn to this form of Chenrezig to cultivate empathy, overcome hardship, and dedicate their actions to the welfare of all beings.
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.
