Green Tara Sacred Shrine Figure: Embodiment of Swift Compassion
This sacred Green Tara shrine figure is a beautifully handcrafted representation of Green Tara, the revered Buddha of swift compassion, protection, and enlightened action. Depicted in her graceful meditative posture, the sculpture symbolizes her readiness to respond to the needs of sentient beings, offering guidance, fearlessness, and blessings. Expertly crafted by skilled Nepalese artisans, this statue features a copper body adorned with 24K gold gilding and detailed acrylic painting, enhancing the intricate ornaments, flowing robes, serene expression, and symbolic elements of the deity. The fine craftsmanship and traditional techniques highlight the spiritual devotion and artistic heritage of Himalayan metalwork, making it a meaningful addition to Buddhist altars, meditation spaces, or sacred art collections. Standing 18.9”/48cm in height with a 4”/10.19cm base and weighing 10.19 kg, this Green Tara sculpture embodies compassion, protection, and the timeless beauty of Nepalese Buddhist artistry.
Green Tara is depicted as a graceful and compassionate Buddha who embodies swift action, protection, and the active compassion of all enlightened beings. She is traditionally shown seated in the posture of royal ease, with her right leg extended forward, symbolizing her readiness to rise and assist those in need, while her left leg remains folded in meditative awareness. Her right hand is extended in the gesture of supreme generosity (varada mudra), offering blessings and protection, while her left hand rests near her heart in the gesture of fearlessness (abhaya mudra), holding the stem of a fully bloomed blue lotus (utpala), which represents purity, wisdom, and spiritual awakening. Green Tara is adorned with an elaborate crown, jewelry, silk garments, and ornaments, reflecting her status as an enlightened deity of the Buddhist pantheon. Her serene yet attentive expression symbolizes boundless compassion and her ability to swiftly overcome obstacles, fears, and suffering. The green color of her body represents the element of active compassion, vitality, and the enlightened activity of all Buddhas. She is often surrounded by lotus flowers, celestial motifs, or a radiant aura, emphasizing her divine nature and role as a protector and guide on the path toward liberation.
Size: 18.9”/48cm (Height) x 4”/10.19cm (Base)
Weight: 10.19 kg
Material: 24K Gold Gilded, Acrylic Painting, Copper Body
Green Tara is a prominent figure in Tibetan Buddhism, revered as a female Bodhisattva of enlightened activity. Born from the compassionate tears of Avalokiteshvara, she embodies universal compassion and wisdom. Her green color symbolizes active compassion and swift liberation from suffering. Practitioners invoke her for protection, healing, and to overcome fears, believing she swiftly comes to the aid of those who call upon her name.
