Traditional Dharma Protector Guru Rinpoche | The Second Buddha
Dharma Protector Guru Rinpoche measures 10.6 inches (27 cm) in height and 6.1 inches (15.5 cm) in base width. It weighs 1.27 kg and is crafted from an oxidized copper body with a silver-plated finish. This combination of traditional craftsmanship and elegant materials creates a spiritual and decorative piece ideal for meditation altars and sacred spaces.
Guru Rinpoche, revered as Padmasambhava and known as the Second Buddha, played a pivotal role in establishing Vajrayana Buddhism. 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: 10.6”/27cm (Height) x 6.1”/15.5cm (Base)
Weight: 1.27 kg
Material: Oxidized Copper Body, Silver Plated
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.
