Description
Handmade Green Tara Statue | Graceful Meditation Presence
Green Tara is a finely handcrafted Himalayan Buddhist sculpture made in Nepal by skilled artisans preserving traditional metalworking techniques through generations. Measuring 18.3”/46.5cm in height with a 12.6”/32cm base and weighing 10.29 kg, it features a copper body enriched with gold and acrylic painting and carefully placed gemstones. The combination of painted details and gemstone embellishments brings depth, color, and refined character to the handcrafted surface, while the copper foundation reflects the enduring tradition of Nepalese metal sculpture. Created with careful attention to detail and devotional purpose, this sacred artwork represents active compassion, protection, and liberation, making it a meaningful presence for Buddhist altars, meditation spaces, and Himalayan art collections.
Green Tara is depicted as the graceful embodiment of active compassion, swift protection, fearlessness, and enlightened wisdom. Her iconography combines peaceful meditation with readiness to act, reflecting her compassionate response to suffering and obstacles.
Iconography
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Royal Ease Posture (Lalitasana):
Seated upon a lotus and moon disc, with her left leg folded inward and right leg extended downward, symbolizing meditative stability and readiness to assist. -
Right Hand – Varada Mudra:
Her right hand extends downward in the gesture of generosity, representing compassionate blessings, protection, and the fulfillment of virtuous aspirations. -
Left Hand – Utpala Lotus:
Held near her heart, the stem of the utpala lotus represents purity, wisdom, and the blossoming of enlightened qualities. -
Extended Right Leg:
The lowered leg signifies her immediate readiness to rise and respond to the needs of sentient beings. -
Utpala Blossoms:
The flowers beside her shoulders symbolize spiritual awakening and the flourishing of wisdom and compassion.
Size: 18.3”/46.5cm (Height) x 12.6”/32cm (Base)
Weight: 10.29 kg
Material: Copper Body, Gemstones, Gold, and Acrylic Painting
Green Tara is a revered female Buddha in Tibetan Buddhism, emanating from the tears of Avalokiteshvara, the Buddha of Compassion. She embodies enlightened activity and is known for her swift responsiveness to prayers, offering protection from fear, obstacles, and suffering. As the 'Mother of all Buddhas,' she represents wisdom, compassion, and the dynamic energy of liberation, guiding beings towards enlightenment with maternal care.
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