Statue of Guru Rinpoche, Protector of Dharma | The Tantric Master of Compassion
Guru Rinpoche, Protector of Dharma measures 38.5 cm (15.2 inches) in height and 21.5 cm (8.5 inches) at the base, with a weight of 5.62 kg. Expertly crafted from a copper body, it is lavishly gilded with 24K gold and adorned with intricate gold and acrylic paintings.
The deity sits on a richly decorated lotus pedestal, symbolizing purity and enlightenment in Buddhist iconography. Adorned in intricate, regal robes and armor, the figure holds a vajra in the right hand, indicating indestructibility and spiritual power. The left hand rests in a gesture of meditation, supporting a ritual implement, often a skull cup or vase, which represents wisdom and the transmutation of negative energies. Crowning the figure's head is an elaborate helmet with crest and flaring ornaments, signifying high spiritual authority and protection. A long staff, surmounted by a banner and mystical designs, rises from the left side, representing mastery over obstacles and the proclamation of spiritual victory. The harmonious posture and finely detailed garments emphasize the deity’s role as a powerful spiritual guide and protector, often associated with Padmasambhava or Guru Rinpoche in Tibetan Buddhism.
Size: 15.2”/38.5cm (Height) x 8.5”/21.5cm (Base)
Weight: 5.62 kg
Material: 24K Gold Gilded, Gold & Acrylic Paintings, Copper Body
Guru Rinpoche, also known as Padmasambhava, is a revered tantric master credited with bringing Vajrayana Buddhism to Tibet. Celebrated as the "Second Buddha," he is believed to have mastered esoteric teachings and transformed the spiritual landscape by subduing negative forces and establishing the Dharma. His teachings emphasize the union of wisdom and compassion, guiding practitioners on the path to enlightenment. Guru Rinpoche remains a central figure in Tibetan Buddhism, inspiring devotion, protection, and transformation.
