Description
Handcrafted Padmapani Sacred Statue for Compassion and Grace
Handcrafted in Nepal, this Padmapani sacred statue embodies compassion, grace, and the enlightened activity of the Bodhisattva of Love. Standing 77 cm (30.3 inches) tall with a 31.5 cm (12.4 inches) base and weighing 11.47 kg, it is expertly formed from a solid copper body and richly adorned with a triple layer of 24K gold gilding and deeply engraved carvings that produce a magnificent 3D-like effect, along with detailed acrylic painting and hand-carved gemstones. The intricate craftsmanship highlights Padmapani’s serene expression, elegant posture, and symbolic lotus attributes. Revered for swiftly responding to the needs of sentient beings, this statue inspires devotion, spiritual protection, and compassionate action, making it a majestic centerpiece for altars, meditation spaces, temples, or sacred collections.
Padmapani, also known as Avalokiteshvara in his lotus-bearer form, is a revered Bodhisattva embodying boundless compassion and enlightened activity. He is traditionally depicted seated or standing upon a lotus throne, symbolizing purity, spiritual elevation, and detachment from worldly suffering. His left hand holds a blooming lotus (utpala), representing purity, spiritual awakening, and the unfolding of wisdom amidst the challenges of samsara. His right hand is extended in the Varada Mudra, the gesture of supreme generosity, indicating his readiness to grant blessings, protection, and compassionate assistance to all sentient beings. The serene and compassionate expression of Padmapani reflects attentive care and fearlessness, while his finely detailed robes, ornaments, and crown signify spiritual authority, enlightened presence, and devotion. This meditation statue serves as a powerful devotional and contemplative focus, inspiring practitioners to cultivate loving-kindness, empathy, selflessness, and the courage to act for the benefit of others, embodying the path of compassionate service and awakening.
Size: 30.3”/77cm (Height) x 12.4”/31.5cm (Base)
Weight: 11.47 kg
Material: Acrylic Painting, 24K Gold Gilded, Handcarved Gemstones, Copper Body
Padmapani, whose name translates to "Lotus-In-Hand," is a specific manifestation of the Bodhisattva Avalokiteshvara, the embodiment of the compassion of all Buddhas. In Mahayana and Vajrayana traditions, he is depicted as a youthful prince standing in a relaxed pose, symbolizing his active engagement with the world to save beings from distress. He is often considered the spiritual son of Amitabha Buddha, carrying the essence of the Lotus Family to guide practitioners toward the path of liberation and the realization of their own Buddha-nature.