Statue of Guru Tsokye Dorje, Vajrayana Master | One of Eight Manifestations of Padmasambhava
Guru Tsokye Dorje, Vajrayana Master stands 14.6 inches (37 cm) tall with a 9.1-inch (23 cm) wide base and weighs 4.60 kilograms. Crafted from a copper body, it is lavishly adorned with 24K gold gilding, intricate gold and acrylic paintings, and delicately inlaid gemstones. A superb example of traditional Himalayan artistry, this piece radiates spiritual beauty and refined craftsmanship perfect for altars, meditation spaces, or sacred interiors.
Guru Tsokye Dorje is shown wearing his iconic lotus hat, often decorated with five petals that stand for the five wisdoms, sometimes accompanied by a sun and moon symbolizing the harmony of method and wisdom. In his right hand, he grips a vajra, a symbol of unshakable wisdom and the enlightened mind’s strength. His left hand holds a skull cup filled with the nectar of immortality, reflecting his power over death and his skill in turning challenges into wisdom. Leaning on his left shoulder is a katvanga, a tantric staff adorned with three severed heads, representing the transformation of ignorance, desire, and aversion into insight. Seated peacefully on a lotus pedestal—born miraculously from Lake Dhanakosha—his semi-wrathful expression blends compassion with fierce protection, showing his role in guarding practitioners and clearing the spiritual path.
Size: 14.6”/37cm (Height) x 9.1”/23cm (Base)
Weight: 4.60 kg
Material: 24K Gold Gilded, Gold & Acrylic Paintings, Copper Body, Gemstones
A famous figure in Vajrayana Buddhism, Guru Tsokye Dorje is also known as Guru Padmasambhava in his incarnation as the "Lake-Born Vajra." He represents the transforming force of wisdom and compassion, having been miraculously born from a lotus on the revered Dhanakosha Lake. Tsokye Dorje is an example of enlightenment, representing the fusion of profound knowledge with deft methods. He is praised for his ability to overcome barriers, lead practitioners to emancipation, and spread esoteric truths. He is frequently seen in his iconography sitting among lotuses or waves, clutching a skull cup and vajra, which stand for indestructibility and the ultimate aspect of reality.
