Guru Norla Buddhist Statue | Buddhist Figure of Prosperity, Generosity, and Fortune
Guru Norla Statue measures 13.4”/34cm in height with an 8.3”/21cm base and weighs 3.33 kg. Handcrafted in Nepal by skilled artisans, it features a copper body enhanced with 24K gold gilding, acrylic painting, and carefully placed gemstones. Covered with a triple layer of 24K gold gilding, the surface showcases a radiant finish, while deeply engraved carvings produce a magnificent 3D-like effect that adds depth and dimension to the intricate craftsmanship. The painted details and gemstone accents further highlight the precision and dedication of traditional Himalayan metalwork. Created with careful attention to detail, this sacred artwork represents abundance, generosity, and spiritual prosperity, making it a meaningful addition to Buddhist altars, meditation spaces, and Himalayan art collections.
Guru Norla (Dzambhala) is portrayed as a majestic embodiment of wealth, abundance, generosity, and the enlightened use of resources. His iconography combines regal beauty with symbolic attributes that express prosperity as a means of supporting spiritual practice and benefiting others.
Iconography
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Royal Ease Posture:
Seated in Lalitasana, he conveys stability, confidence, and readiness to provide support and protection.
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Citron Fruit (Bijapuraka):
Held in the right hand, the citron symbolizes abundance, prosperity, and the fulfillment of virtuous aspirations.
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Jewel-Spitting Mongoose:
The mongoose (Nehulay) held in the left hand represents generosity and the transformation of scarcity and greed into abundant giving.
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Ceremonial Staff:
The staff represents authority, protection, stability, and the power to overcome obstacles. Its presence further emphasizes his regal and protective nature, symbolizing the safeguarding of prosperity and its proper direction toward virtuous purposes.
Size: 13.4”/34cm (Height) x 8.3”/21cm (Base)
Weight: 3.33 kg
Material: Copper Body, 24K Gold Gilded, Acrylic Painting, Gemstones
Guru Norla is a special manifestation of Guru Padmasambhava, the great Indian master who brought Buddhism to Tibet. In this form, he is revered as a wealth deity, specifically invoked to avert poverty, increase material and spiritual prosperity, and grant success in virtuous endeavors. He represents the enlightened activity of bestowing all forms of abundance for the benefit of all beings.
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