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Guru Tsokye Dorje Buddhist Statue: Embodiment of Lake-Born Wisdom
Handcrafted in Nepal, this sacred Guru Tsokye Dorje statue embodies the serene and enlightened wisdom associated with the “Lake-Born” master, symbolizing clarity, compassion, and spiritual insight. Standing 25.5 cm (10 inches) tall with a 2.45 cm (0.96 inch) base and weighing 2.45 kg, it is expertly formed from a solid copper body and adorned with radiant 24K gold gilding and detailed acrylic painting. The intricate craftsmanship captures the guru’s meditative posture, calm expression, and symbolic iconography, reflecting his revered role in guiding practitioners along the Vajrayana path. This finely crafted statue serves as a meaningful centerpiece for altars, meditation spaces, or sacred collections, inspiring devotion, contemplation, and the cultivation of enlightened awareness.
Guru Tsokye Dorje, the “Lake-Born Vajra,” is depicted seated in profound meditation, reflecting the spontaneous arising of wisdom and compassion from the primordial purity of being. In his iconic form, he holds the vajra, representing indestructible skillful means and clarity, and the bell, symbolizing compassion and the realization of emptiness. His serene yet commanding posture conveys mastery over tantric practices and the ability to subdue obstacles, purify negativities, and guide practitioners on the path to enlightenment. The intricate detailing of his robes, crown, and lotus throne highlights his spiritual authority and enlightened presence. This sacred statue serves as a powerful meditation and devotional focus, reminding practitioners of their own inner potential, the boundless nature of the awakened mind, and the swift, compassionate activity required to transform both the self and the world.
Size: 10”/25.5cm (Height) x 0.96”/2.45cm (Base)
Weight: 2.45 kg
Material: 24K Gold Gilded, Acrylic Painting, Copper Body
Guru Tsokye Dorje, meaning "Lake-born Vajra," is one of the eight principal manifestations of Guru Padmasambhava, the revered Indian master who played a pivotal role in establishing Buddhism in Tibet during the 8th century. This form specifically highlights his miraculous birth from a lotus in Lake Dhanakosha, embodying the innate purity and spontaneous wisdom of an enlightened being. He is venerated for his profound tantric realization and ability to overcome spiritual obstacles.