Description
Chenrezig, Radiant Beacon of Universal Love
This Four-Armed Chenrezig 24K Gold Gilded Sculpture measures 12.8”/32.5cm in height and 8.5”/21.5cm at the base, weighing 3.57 kg. Handcrafted from a copper body, this finely detailed Himalayan Buddhist sculpture is richly finished with 24K gold gilding, acrylic painting, and carefully placed gemstones. Chenrezig is portrayed seated gracefully in a composed meditative posture upon an intricately carved lotus pedestal, with an elaborate jeweled crown, large earrings, layered necklaces, armlets, bracelets, and flowing celestial garments. His four arms are arranged in a balanced and expressive composition, with the central pair brought together in the gesture of prayer while the outer hands hold his traditional attributes. Fine carving can be seen throughout the serene facial features, crown, jewelry, garments, lotus petals, and ornamental details. The radiant gold gilding enhances the depth of the carving, while colorful gemstone accents add subtle highlights to the crown, ornaments, and garments. The carefully rendered proportions and rich ornamental details give the sculpture a graceful sacred presence, making it suitable for a Buddhist altar, meditation space, Dharma center, shrine, or devotional collection.
This sacred representation portrays Four-Armed Chenrezig, also known as Avalokiteshvara, the Bodhisattva of Compassion and one of the most revered figures in Mahayana and Vajrayana Buddhism. His four arms symbolize the expansive reach of compassionate activity and his commitment to benefiting beings in every direction. The central pair of hands are joined at the heart in a prayer gesture, expressing compassion, devotion, and the union of wisdom and compassionate intention. His upper right hand holds an utpala lotus, symbolizing purity and the unfolding of awakened wisdom, while the upper left hand holds a mala, representing continuous practice, prayer, and the recitation of sacred teachings. His peaceful expression reflects boundless compassion, while the elaborate Bodhisattva ornaments and jeweled crown identify his enlightened form. The lotus throne represents purity and liberation, rising above ordinary conditions. Together, these attributes express Chenrezig’s compassionate vow to respond to suffering, cultivate loving-kindness, and guide beings toward liberation.
Size: 12.8”/32.5cm (Height) x 8.5”/21.5cm (Base)
Weight: 3.57 kg
Material: 24K Gold Gilded, Acrylic Painting, Copper Body, Gemstones
Chenrezig, known in Sanskrit as Avalokiteshvara, is the Bodhisattva of Compassion, revered across all schools of Buddhism. He embodies the compassion of all Buddhas and is said to manifest in various forms to aid sentient beings, guiding them towards enlightenment. In Tibetan Buddhism, he is particularly significant, being regarded as the patron deity of Tibet. His mantra, "Om Mani Padme Hum," is one of the most widely recited prayers, invoking his benevolent energy.