The Dharma Protector Palden Lhamo Sculpture | Tantric Deity
Dharma Protector Palden Lhamo Sculpture measures 13.8 inches (35 cm) in height and 11.8 inches (30 cm) at the base, with a substantial weight of 5.27 kg, showcasing its impressive presence and craftsmanship. Crafted from a durable copper body, the statue is 24K gold gilding, and gold and acrylic paintings enhance the details of the figure, highlighting the intricate artistry involved in its creation. Additionally, the inclusion of hand-set gemstones enhances its elegance and spiritual significance, making it not only a beautiful devotional piece but also a work of sacred Himalayan art, perfect for altars, meditation spaces, or collections.
The fierce protector Palden Lhamo, one of the principal female dharmapālas in Tibetan Buddhism, is depicted in her wrathful form, radiating a powerful presence as she rides across the burning terrain on a fearless steed. Her mount—a mule or horse—symbolizes unstoppable momentum and her vow to destroy inner and outer obstacles to enlightenment. Beneath her, two fearsome, animal-headed female attendants—Makarakurti and Simhavaktra—stand as guardians, reinforcing her dominion over demonic forces and her unwavering role as a protector of the Dharma. In her raised right hand, Palden Lhamo brandishes a sandalwood club topped with a vajra, a sacred weapon signifying indestructible truth and the enforcement of spiritual vows. This emblem serves as a reminder to uphold commitments to the Buddha Dharma with absolute integrity and resolve. Her left hand, lifted to the level of her chest, holds a blood-filled skullcup (kapala)—specifically the skull of a child born of incest—symbolizing the transformation of the most defiled karmic conditions into awakened wisdom. With wild hair streaming upward, flames surrounding her, and adorned in bone ornaments, Palden Lhamo appears terrifying yet protective, fierce in her compassion and merciless in the eradication of ignorance and evil. She embodies the boundless, wrathful energy necessary to defend the teachings and those who walk the spiritual path.
Size: 13.8”/35cm (Height) x 11.8”/30cm (Base)
Weight: 5.27 kg
Material: 24K Gold Gilded, Gold & Acrylic Paintings, Copper Body, Gemstones
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.
