Revered Buddhist Deity Palden Lhamo Statue | Tibetan Style Artwork
This Revered Palden Lhamo statue, the fierce protector of the Dharma, stands at 27.6”/70cm in height and 23.2”/59cm at the base, weighing 27.41 kg. It is made of Oxidized 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 symbolizes Himalayan Buddhism's sacred traditions, making it an appropriate addition to altars, meditation places, or sacred collections.
This fearsome deity is ichnographically depicted riding a black horse, symbolizing swift action and power. She holds a ritual staff (khatvanga) with a vajra mounted at the top, representing indestructible power, and a kapala (skull cup) in her right hand, signifying the transformation of defilements into wisdom. Her three glaring eyes represent her ability to see the past, present, and future without obstruction. Crowned with five skulls, she symbolizes mastery over the five poisons (ignorance, attachment, anger, pride, and jealousy). The horse she rides is adorned with multiple skulls, including a prominent representation of her son’s head, reinforcing her wrathful yet compassionate protector aspect. A flaming aureole envelops her, emanating dynamic energy and spiritual fire that consumes all negativities. Set against a rugged mountainous terrain, she is accompanied by two fierce attendants, enhancing the narrative of her unstoppable force and vigilant guardianship over the Dharma. This composition captures her essence as a wrathful manifestation of compassion, overcoming obstacles and protecting practitioners on their spiritual path.
Size: 27.6”/70cm (Height) x 23.2”/59cm (Base)
Weight: 27.41 kg
Material: 24K Gold Gilded, Acrylic Paintings, Oxidized Copper Body
Paldan Lhamo, one of Tibetan Buddhism's most respected protectress goddesses, is noted for her terrifying and formidable appearance. She represents the strong devotion to protect the Dharma as the female guardian of Lhasa's famed Jokhang Temple. Her image is frequently invoked for courage in conquering spiritual and material problems, and she is particularly revered as a protector against evil and a supporter of just causes. Her ferocious appearance in this statue is not only a tribute to her protective strength, but also an encouragement for spiritual resilience and unflinching perseverance.
