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Sculpture of Divine Protector Guru Rinpoche | The Path of Padmasambhava
Divine Protector Guru Rinpoche Statue stands at 14.4 inches (36.5 cm) in height with a base width of 9.1 inches (23 cm), radiating spiritual power and serene presence. Crafted from a copper body and 24K gold gilding and acrylic paintings, the piece captures the profound essence of the Tantric master who brought Buddhism to Tibet. Weighing 4.63 kilograms, it serves as a powerful focal point for meditation, devotion, or sacred display, embodying wisdom, protection, and transformation.
Guru Rinpoche is Seated on a Lotus Throne, The lotus symbolizes purity and spiritual awakening, referencing his miraculous birth from a lotus flower. Guru Rinpoche is typically depicted wearing a crown adorned with jewels and a distinctive lotus hat. The hat often has five petals, symbolizing the five Buddha families, and three points representing the three kayas (bodies of enlightenment). He Holds a five-pronged golden vajra (dorje) in his Right hand, symbolizing mastery over wisdom and compassion and the annihilation of harmful forces. In His Left hand, he Holds a kapala (skull cup) filled with a long-life vase brimming with nectar, representing the transformative power of wisdom. Khatvanga cradled in his left arm, this staff represents his consort Mandarava and the integration of skillful means and wisdom.
Size: 14.4”/36.5cm (Height) x 9.1”/23cm (Base)
Weight: 4.63 kg
Material: 24K Gold Gilded, Acrylic Paintings, Copper Body
Guru Rinpoche, also known as Padmasambhava, is a revered figure in Tibetan Buddhism. His iconography reflects his enlightened qualities, spiritual attainments, and central role in the transmission of Vajrayana Buddhism. His name, Padmasambhava, means "Born from the Lotus," symbolizing his miraculous birth and spiritual purity. In his role as the teacher of Tibetan Buddhism, Guru Rinpoche is associated with the Nyingma tradition, which holds him as the founding figure. He is believed to have meditated in various sacred places throughout Tibet, and his teachings focused on both compassion and wisdom, leading beings toward enlightenment.