Golden Guru Rinpoche Statue with Consort | Padmasambhava Artwork
This Guru Rinpoche Statue with Consort stands at 9.1”/23cm in height and 9.1”/23cm at the base, weighing 2.84 kg. Made from 24K Gold Gilded, Gold and Acrylic Paintings, and a Copper Body, this statue reflects the detailed craftsmanship of skilled artisans and embodies the sacred union of wisdom and compassion in Vajrayana Buddhism.
Guru Rinpoche, also known as Padmasambhava, is depicted seated in the royal ease (lalitāsana) pose, symbolizing his mastery over both worldly and spiritual realms. His right hand holds a vajra at his heart, representing indestructible compassion. At the same time, his left holds a skull cup (kapāla) containing the vase of immortality, signifying the essence of wisdom and realization of deathlessness. Resting against his shoulder is the khaṭvāṅga trident, symbolizing his tantric consort and full realization of the Vajrayana path. He wears his signature lotus hat with a feather tip and sits upon a moon disc atop a blooming lotus, symbolizing purity and spiritual awakening. He is accompanied by his consort, who holds a vajra and a kapāla, emphasizing their union of wisdom and skillful means. This iconography reflects Guru Rinpoche’s enlightened nature and his power to transform delusion into wisdom.
Size: 9.1”/23cm (Height) x 9.1”/23cm (Base)
Weight: 2.84 kg
Material: 24K Gold Gilded, Gold and 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.