Description
1000 Armed Chenrezig Oxidized Sculpture: An Embodiment of Boundless Compassion
This 1000 Armed Chenrezig Oxidized Sculpture features a commanding form measuring 47.24 inches (120 cm) in height with a 31.5-inch (80 cm) base and weighing 37.21 kg. Handcrafted from an oxidized copper body, its darkened finish brings depth and definition to the numerous arms, layered faces, peaceful expression, ornaments, flowing garments, and sculpted pedestal. The impressive scale and intricate composition make it especially suitable for a temple shrine, monastery, Dharma center, meditation hall, or collection of Himalayan sacred art.
Thousand-Armed Chenrezig is traditionally depicted with eleven faces and a vast array of arms, expressing his ability to perceive suffering in every direction and extend compassionate assistance to countless beings simultaneously. The eyes shown within his palms represent wisdom guiding every compassionate action. His principal hands are joined at the heart around a wish-fulfilling jewel, symbolizing the awakened intention to free all beings from suffering, while other hands hold sacred implements representing different skillful methods of guidance. The wrathful face among his peaceful heads signifies the power to overcome severe obstacles, and Amitabha Buddha at the crown identifies his connection to the Lotus Buddha family.
Size: 47.24”/120cm (Height) x 31.5”/80cm (Base)
Weight: 37.21 kg
Material: Oxidized Copper Body
Avalokiteshvara, known as Chenrezig in Tibetan Buddhism, is the Bodhisattva of Compassion. He is revered for his vow to delay his own Buddhahood until all sentient beings are freed from suffering. The manifestation with a thousand arms and eleven heads arose from his boundless compassion, enabling him to perceive and assist countless beings simultaneously across all realms.