Compassion Beacon Chenrezig Handmade Statue | Altar Piece and Home Decor
This Compassion Beacon Chenrezig statue, also known as Avalokiteshvara, weighs 3.69 kg and stands 12.4”/31.5cm in height and 9.3”/23.5cm at the base. Made from copper and delicately finished with mercury gold plating and acrylic paintings, it is a refined representation of the Bodhisattva of Compassion. Expertly handcrafted by skilled Nepali artisans, it adds meaningfully to altars, meditation spaces, or spiritual collections.
In his iconography, Chenrezig (Avalokiteshvara), the embodiment of infinite compassion, is depicted with four arms, each symbolizing a different aspect of his enlightened nature and boundless compassion. He holds a crystal mala in his upper right hand, representing the endless cycle of samsara and the essential practice of mantra recitation for spiritual liberation. A lotus flower rests in his upper left hand, symbolizing the purity and awakening that transcend worldly suffering. His hands come together at his heart in Anjali Mudra (añjali mudrā), a gesture of devotion that signifies the union of wisdom (prajnā) and compassionate action (upāya). Seated in the stable Vajra posture, he radiates meditative calm and inner fortitude. He wears an ushnisha atop his head, symbolizing his enlightened mind and spiritual authority. The Five Dhyani Buddha crown embodies the five aspects of transcendent wisdom, solidifying his role as a compassionate guide on the journey to enlightenment. Draped across his shoulders is a deer skin, representing the deer's non-violence and gentle nature, a symbol of peacefulness and gentleness, aligning with Chenrezig’s unwavering commitment to compassion for all beings.
Size: 12.4”/31.5cm (Height) x 9.3”/23.5cm (Base)
Weight: 3.69 kg
Material: Mercury Gold Plated, Acrylic Paintings, Copper Body
Chenrezig, also known as Avalokiteshvara in Sanskrit, is the Bodhisattva of Compassion, revered across Tibetan Buddhism as the embodiment of the compassionate nature of all Buddhas. His name means "The One Who Looks with Unwavering Eye," reflecting his vow to hear all beings' cries and assist them on the path to liberation. Believed to manifest in countless forms to aid sentient beings, Chenrezig is primarily known for his thousand-armed form, symbolizing his boundless capacity to help. The mantra Om Mani Padme Hum is associated with him and is widely recited to cultivate compassion and loving-kindness.
