Transforming the Mind and Achieving Enlightenment with Fierce Protector Yamantaka | The Fearless Guardian
This 28.3-inch-tall statue, with a base width of 20.9 inches and a weight of 35.91 kg, depicts Yamantaka, the Fierce Protector and destroyer of delusions in Mahayana and Vajrayana Buddhism. The statue is crafted of high-quality copper and decorated with stunning 24K gold gilding, giving it a powerful presence that represents Yamantaka's dynamic energy, which is to remove the forces of ignorance as well as the cycle of death and rebirth.
In Tibetan Buddhism, the angry god Yamantaka represents both fierceness and kindness on the road to enlightenment. Joined by his spouse, their partnership symbolizes the fusion of knowledge and practice. Yamantaka is prayed to by devotees for protection, insight, and the elimination of hindrances. The consort's embrace represents the harmony of wisdom and compassion as well as their unbreakable oneness. The goal of Yamantaka ceremonies and practices is transcending suffering and achieving spiritual emancipation for practitioners.
Size: 28.3”/72cm (Height) x 20.9”/53cm (Base)
Weight: 35.91 kg
Material: 24K Gold Gilded, Gold & Acrylic Paintings, Copper Body
Yamantaka, the Conqueror of Death, is a fierce manifestation of Manjushri in Mahayana Buddhism. Known for his wrathful appearance, Yamantaka's role is to destroy the obstacles to enlightenment, including death itself. His union with his consort symbolizes the harmonious balance of wisdom and compassion, transcending dualistic perceptions.
