24K Gold Gilded Traditionally Handmade Fierce Palden Lhamo Statue | Protector Goddess Sculpture
This fierce Paledn Lhamo statue, created by talented artisans from Patan, Nepal, exemplifies the pinnacle of Tibetan Buddhist metal art. The copper body is gilded with a triple layer of 24K gold, with deeply engraved 3D-like carvings giving it a brilliant and holy presence. This item profoundly represents the protectress's position as Dharma's defender, crafted with a silver plating to express her celestial authority and an oxidized copper body to underscore her eternal strength.
Here, in the statue, the deity rides a mule amongst fiery flames symbolizing her ability to navigate difficult terrain and her role as a protector of the Dharma. She carries a trident in her left hand representing her power to overcome obstacles, and a skull cup in her right hand, a symbol of life's impermanence and the need to cultivate detachment.
Size: 13.4”/34cm (Height) x 11.8”/30cm (Base)
Weight: 4.85 kg
Material: 24K Gold Gilded, Acrylic Paintings, Copper Body
Palden Lhamo, or Shri Devi in Sanskrit, is a prominent character in Tibetan Buddhism who is regarded as a fierce defender of the Dharma law. Tibetan Buddhists greatly regard her as the primary guardian goddess of Tibet and the Dalai Lamas. Her strong demeanor and unwavering determination serve as both protective and symbolic representations of the inner fortitude needed to get beyond challenges in the way of spiritual awakening. Her practice is thought to offer protection against internal and external challenges to one's spiritual practice, guaranteeing the Dharma's upholding and perpetuation.
