Description
24K Gold Gilded Handcrafted Padmasambhava | Symbol of Spiritual Transformation
This handcrafted Padmasambhava statue, also known as Guru Rinpoche, stands 14.4 inches (36.5 cm) tall with a base width of 9.4 inches (24 cm). It is crafted with 24K gold gilding and adorned with gemstones, reflecting divine beauty and spiritual significance. This statue radiates the wisdom, power, and compassion of Guru Rinpoche, making it a revered piece of sacred art.
Guru Rinpoche, also known as Padmasambhava, is depicted in a regal and meditative posture. He holds a Vajra (symbolizing power and compassion) in his right hand and holds a skull-cup containing a vase filled with the nectar of longevity and wisdom in his left hand. The khatvanga, a trident ornamented with symbolic components reflecting his tantric attainment and the union of wisdom and compassion, rests on his left shoulder. This portrayal highlights his role as a protector, teacher, and enlightened being in Vajrayana Buddhism.
Size: 14.4”/36.5cm (Height) x 9.4”/24cm (Base)
Weight: 5.00 kg
Materials: 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.