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Guru Rinpoche Art, Founder of Vajrayana | Handmade Statue for Altar & Guidance
Guru Rinpoche Art, Founder of Vajrayana, stands 23.6 inches (60cm) tall with a base measuring 13.8 inches (35cm) wide and weighs 16.89 kilograms. Made from a copper, covered with a triple layer of 24K gold gilding, and carved with deeply engraved carvings that produce a magnificent 3D-like effect. This sculpture, adorned with gemstones, handcrafted by expert Nepalese artisans, elegantly symbolizes Himalayan Buddhism's sacred traditions, making it an appropriate addition to altars, meditation places, or sacred collections.
Guru Rinpoche, also known as Padmasambhava, is depicted seated in the royal ease posture called Lalitāsana, symbolizing his enlightened ease and authority. He holds a vajra in his right hand, representing indestructible clarity and wisdom, and a kapala (skull cup) in his left hand, symbolizing spiritual transformation and victory over death. Resting on his left shoulder is a tantric khatvanga staff, signifying his mastery over the three realms and the unity of the Three Kayas (truth, enjoyment, and emanation bodies). He wears a distinctive lotus hat adorned with a feather, representing his enlightened vision and compassion. Flanking Guru Rinpoche are his two consorts, Yeshe Tsogyal and Mandarava, who embody wisdom and spiritual accomplishment, completing this powerful representation of Vajrayana teachings.