Statue of Guru Rinpoche, Lotus-Born Master of Vajrayana | Founder of Tibetan Buddhism
Guru Rinpoche, Lotus Born Master of Vajrayana measures 23.5 cm in height with a 16 cm wide base and weighs 1.35 kg. Crafted from a copper body, it is richly adorned with 24K gold gilding and detailed gold and acrylic paintings. Embedded gemstones add a luminous touch, enhancing its sacred aura—ideal for altars, meditation spaces, or a distinguished spiritual art collection.
Guru Rinpoche is represented sitting in a royal posture, presenting confidence and spiritual mastery. His right hand holds a vajra, which represents indestructible power while his left hand holds a skull cup (kapala) filled with the nectar of wisdom. The khatvanga, a trident ornamented with symbolic components reflecting his tantric attainment and the union of wisdom and compassion, rests on his left shoulder.
Size: 9.3”/23.5cm (Height) x 6.3”/16cm (Base)
Weight: 1.35 kg
Material: 24K Gold Gilded, Gold & Acrylic Paintings, Copper Body, Gemstones
Guru Rinpoche, or Padmasambhava, made a miraculous entrance at just eight years old, emerging fully formed from a lotus flower in Lake Dhanakosha, fulfilling a prophecy by Shakyamuni Buddha. Born not from a womb but spontaneously, he shone with deep wisdom and compassion. Heralded as the Second Buddha, he ushered in Vajrayana Buddhism, overcoming fierce demons and spiritual obstacles. He founded Tibet’s first monastery, Samye, and introduced tantric teachings that transformed the region. His blend of tantra, mantra, and meditation continues to inspire countless followers, securing his place as a legendary master of Tibetan spirituality.