Description
1000-Armed Chenrezig Sculpture | The Compassionate Bodhisattva
1000-Armed Chenrezig Sculpture: The Compassionate Bodhisattva is a finely handcrafted Himalayan artwork created in Nepal by skilled artisans following traditional metal craftsmanship. Measuring 18.7”/47.5cm in height with a 14.4”/36.5cm base and weighing 3.57 kg, this sculpture features a copper body adorned with 24K gold gilding, acrylic painting, and gemstone detailing. The carefully layered gold finish enhances the elegant surface, while the hand-applied colors and gemstone accents bring depth and richness to the intricate craftsmanship. Created with devotion and generations of artistic knowledge, this sacred sculpture represents compassion, kindness, and the wish to benefit all beings, making it a meaningful addition to Buddhist altars, meditation spaces, and collections of Himalayan sacred art.
Size: 18.7”/47.5cm (Height) x 14.4”/36.5cm (Base)
Weight: 3.57 kg
Material: 24K Gold Gilded, Acrylic Painting, Copper Body, Gemstones
1000-Armed Chenrezig Iconography
1000-Armed Chenrezig (Avalokiteshvara), revered as the embodiment of infinite compassion, represents the limitless ability of enlightened compassion to reach and benefit all sentient beings. This extraordinary form expresses the boundless aspiration to relieve suffering and guide beings toward liberation.
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Eleven Faces:
The eleven faces symbolize the ability to perceive the suffering and needs of beings throughout all realms. The multiple expressions represent different aspects of enlightened awareness, from peaceful compassion to powerful compassionate activity. -
One Thousand Arms:
The one thousand arms represent the countless ways compassion manifests to protect, support, and guide beings. Each hand expresses the limitless reach of awakened compassion responding to different forms of suffering. -
Central Hands – Anjali Mudra:
The two central hands joined at the heart in Anjali Mudra hold the wish-fulfilling jewel (Cintamani), symbolizing the precious mind of compassion and the aspiration to fulfill the needs of all beings. -
Sacred Attributes:
The surrounding hands hold various symbolic implements, representing different enlightened qualities such as wisdom, protection, healing, and compassionate action. -
Meditative Posture:
The figure is seated in a peaceful lotus posture, symbolizing inner stability, deep meditation, and the unwavering foundation of compassionate activity. -
White Complexion:
The white body represents purity, peace, and the clarity of awakened compassion, reflecting the limitless and impartial nature of enlightened kindness. -
Crown and Ornaments:
The elaborate crown, jewelry, and celestial ornaments represent the perfected qualities of a Bodhisattva and the richness of enlightened virtues.
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