Handmade 24K Gold-Gilded Guru Rinpoche Statue | Vajrayana Devotion, Spiritual Practice
This stunning 15-inch 24K Gold-Gilded Guru Rinpoche Statue, also known as Padmasambhava, represents one of Tibetan Buddhism's most renowned leaders. This Statue is made of copper, covered with a triple layer of 24K gold gilding, and carved with deeply engraved carvings that produce a magnificent 3D-like effect. This sculpture is handcrafted by expert Nepalese artisans, elegantly symbolizing Himalayan Buddhism's sacred traditions, making it an appropriate addition to altars, meditation places, or sacred collections.
Guru Rinpoche is typically depicted seated in the royal posture (one leg folded, the other slightly extended), symbolizing readiness to benefit beings while remaining in meditative equipoise. He sits atop a lotus pedestal, representing his miraculous, pure birth from a lotus and his transcendence over worldly defilements. In his left hand, he holds a kapala—a skull cup containing the vase of immortality—symbolizing spiritual abundance and triumph over death. His right hand wields a vajra, signifying unshakable wisdom and mental clarity. Resting against his shoulder is the khatvanga trident, a potent tantric emblem representing mastery over the three realms of existence. This trident also embodies the Three Kayas: Dharmakaya (ultimate reality), Sambhogakaya (the blissful form perceived by advanced practitioners), and Nirmanakaya (his manifested form to guide sentient beings). Crowned with a lotus hat adorned with a feather, Guru Rinpoche exudes profound enlightenment and insight, seated in a calm yet dynamic posture that harmonizes meditative stillness with compassionate activity.
Size: 15”/38cm (Height) x 8.7”/22cm (Base)
Weight: 4.65 kg
Material: 24K Gold Gilded, Gold & Acrylic Paintings, Copper Body
Guru Rinpoche, also known as Padmasambhava, miraculously appeared at the age of eight from a blooming lotus in Lake Dhanakosha, fulfilling a prophecy of Shakyamuni Buddha. Not born from a womb, he manifested spontaneously, radiating profound wisdom and compassion. His arrival marked the dawn of Vajrayana Buddhism, and he became known as the Second Buddha, transforming obstacles and guiding beings toward enlightenment. Among his significant achievements, Guru Rinpoche is credited with subduing powerful demons and spiritual barriers that hindered the spread of Buddhism. He established the first monastery in Tibet, Samye, and initiated the practice of Vajrayana, bringing advanced tantric teachings to the region. His wisdom and guidance laid the foundation for the flourishing of Tibetan Buddhism, and he is revered as a master who harmonized the teachings of tantra, mantra, and meditation. Guru Rinpoche's legacy inspires millions, and his profound impact on Tibetan spiritual life remains unmatched.
