Respected Buddhist Teacher Atisa Statue | 24K Spiritual Buddhist Statue
This Buddhist Teacher Atisa Statue stands at 11.8” (30 cm) in height and 11.4” (29 cm) at the base, weighing 5.56 kg. It 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. Crafted from copper and richly gilded in 24K gold, it features intricate gold and acrylic paintings that reflect the fine artistry of the Himalayas. Atisa, a revered 11th-century Buddhist master and key figure in the spread of Buddhism in Tibet, is honored for his teachings on the path of enlightenment and lojong (mind training). This statue makes a meaningful and inspirational addition to meditation spaces, study areas, or spiritual collections.
In his iconography, Atisa is portrayed as a serene and composed spiritual master, seated in padmasana(lotus posture) atop a fully bloomed lotus base, symbolizing spiritual purity and awakening. His hands are in the Dharmachakra Mudra, the gesture of turning the wheel of Dharma, representing his pivotal role in transmitting Buddhist teachings and reviving monastic discipline in Tibet. To his right side, a vase is crowned with a vajra, symbolizing the power of enlightened activity and the essence of Vajrayana practice. On his left side rests a bell, denoting wisdom and the realization of emptiness (śūnyatā). Together, these attributes embody Atisa’s profound mastery of both the philosophical and tantric aspects of Buddhism. His calm expression radiates clarity, wisdom, and compassion, making this depiction a powerful symbol of guidance and inner transformation.
Size: 11.8”/30cm (Height) x 11.4”/29cm (Base)
Weight: 5.56 kg
Material: 24K Gold Gilded, Gold & Acrylic Paintings, Copper Body
Atisa Dipankara Shrijnana was an 11th-century Buddhist scholar from Bangladesh who became an expert in the Buddhist tradition. He was invited to Tibet, where he played a crucial role in reviving and reforming Buddhism. Atisa's teachings emphasized compassion and the aspiration to attain enlightenment for the benefit of all beings. He introduced the Three Trainings and the Six Perfections to Tibetan Buddhism, and his influence is still felt in the Gelugpa school of Tibetan Buddhism and Buddhist thought and practiced throughout Asia.
