The Dharma Protector Kshitigarbha Statue | Himalayan Art
Dharma Protector Kshitigarbha Statue is made from a copper body, gilded in 24K gold, and embellished with gold and acrylic paintings along with hand-set gemstones. Measuring 12.8”/32.5cm in height and 9.1”/23cm at the base, it weighs 3.38 kg. Kshitigarbha, known as the Bodhisattva of Great Vows, is revered for his commitment to aid beings in the hell realms and his embodiment of compassion, courage, and steadfastness. This statue is ideal for spiritual practitioners and collectors alike, serving as a powerful symbol of protection, salvation, and unwavering dedication to alleviating suffering.
Kshitagarbha is depicted seated in calm composure upon a moon disc lotus base, symbolizing purity and the awakened mind. His right hand holds a cintāmaṇi, the wish-fulfilling jewel representing his boundless compassion and power to grant the deepest spiritual aspirations. He has a wheat-like stalk in his left hand, evoking themes of nourishment, fertility, and cultivating virtue. He is adorned with a five-pointed crown, symbolizing the wisdom of the Five Dhyani Buddhas, and a prominent uṣṇīṣa rises above his head, signifying his enlightened status.
Size: 12.8”/32.5cm (Height) x 9.1”/23cm (Base)
Weight: 3.38 kg
Material: 24K Gold Gilded, Gold & Acrylic Paintings, Copper Body, Gemstones
Kshitigarbha, also known as the Bodhisattva of Hell or the Earth Store Bodhisattva, is honored for his pledge to release all beings from suffering, even in the darkest realms. His tranquil expression reflects his caring commitment, representing hope, mercy, and the promise of salvation to all who suffer. Kshitigarbha's presence brings tranquility, resilience, and a reminder of boundless compassion to the spiritual journey.