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Statue of Guru Rinpoche, Protector of the Vajra Path | Gold Gilded Himalayan Icon
Guru Rinpoche, Protector of the Vajra Path measures 37.5 cm (14.8 inches) in height and 23.5 cm (9.3 inches) at the base, with a weight of 4.61 kg. Expertly crafted from a copper body, it is lavishly gilded with 24K gold and features intricate gold and acrylic paintings, enhanced with carefully inlaid gemstones.
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: 14.8”/37.5cm (Height) x 9.3”/23.5cm (Base)
Weight: 4.61 kg
Material: 24K Gold Gilded, Gold & Acrylic Paintings, Copper Body, Gemstones
Guru Rinpoche, also known as Padmasambhava, is one of the most venerated figures in Tibetan Buddhism. Believed to have introduced Buddhism to Tibet in the 8th century, he is regarded as the "Second Buddha." His teachings combine wisdom, compassion, and transformative power, guiding practitioners toward liberation. Guru Rinpoche’s iconography—vajra, skull cup, and trident—symbolizes his mastery over obstacles and his ability to dispel ignorance and negativity. He is invoked as a protector and spiritual guide, offering blessings of insight and enlightenment.