Description
Green Tara Sacred Sculpture | A Sacred Vision of Courage and Spiritual Freedom
This Green Tara Sacred Sculpture measures 13.3”/34cm in height with an 11.8”/30cm base and weighs 4.22 kg. Handcrafted in Nepal from an oxidized copper body, the sculpture is enriched with 24K gold gilding, detailed acrylic painting, silver-plated accents, and carefully placed gemstones that add contrast, color, and refined decorative depth to the surface. The interplay of darkened copper, luminous gold, silver detailing, and gemstone embellishment highlights the precise metalwork and meticulous hand-finishing of skilled Nepalese artisans. Spiritually, the figure is associated with compassion, protection, swift assistance, courage, and the removal of obstacles, reflecting the enduring devotional traditions of Himalayan Buddhism.
Green Tara is depicted in the graceful posture of royal ease (lalitasana), with one leg folded inward and the other extended forward, expressing both meditative stability and readiness to assist sentient beings. Her right hand extends downward in Varada Mudra, symbolizing generosity, compassion, and the granting of blessings, while her left hand is raised near the heart holding the stem of an utpala lotus, whose blossom rises beside her shoulder and represents purity, wisdom, and spiritual awakening. Her serene expression, gently lowered eyes, elongated earlobes, and subtle smile convey calm awareness and compassion. She is richly adorned with an elaborate jeweled crown, earrings, layered necklaces, armlets, bracelets, waist ornaments, and flowing celestial scarves, emphasizing her enlightened feminine form. Her garments are finely decorated with intricate patterns, while the lotus throne beneath her features layered petals and detailed ornamental carving. Together, her graceful posture, compassionate gestures, lotus blossoms, elaborate ornaments, and serene presence express Green Tara’s compassion, protection, fearlessness, and swift enlightened activity.
Size: 13.3”/34cm (Height) x 11.8”/30cm (Base)
Weight: 4.22 kg
Material: 24K Gold Gilded, Acrylic Painting, Silver Plating, Oxidized Copper Body, Gemstones
Green Tara originates in Indian Mahayana and Vajrayana Buddhist traditions and later became one of the most widely revered female deities in Tibetan and Himalayan Buddhism. She is closely associated with active compassion, swift assistance, protection from fear, and the removal of obstacles. Her practice was transmitted from India into Tibet, where she became central to prayer, meditation, and devotional traditions across several Buddhist schools. Spiritually, she represents compassionate action in direct response to suffering and is often invoked for courage, protection, guidance, and support on the path toward liberation.