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Bring Enlightened Wisdom Home with the Karma Pakshi Oxidized Copper Statue
Bring enlightened presence and timeless spiritual artistry into your sacred space with this Karma Pakshi Oxidized Copper Statue, a finely handcrafted representation of the revered Karmapa lineage master. Created in an elegant oxidized copper finish, the sculpture reflects both traditional Himalayan craftsmanship and the contemplative depth associated with enlightened wisdom. The calm expression and balanced posture invite reflection, mindfulness, and inner clarity, making it a meaningful addition to meditation rooms, Buddhist altars, personal shrines, or spiritual décor collections. Measuring 6.5”/16.5 cm in height with a 5.9”/15 cm base and weighing 0.69 kg, this compact yet detailed statue carries a grounding presence while honoring the spiritual legacy and compassionate teachings embodied by Karma Pakshi.
Karma Pakshi is depicted seated in the vajra posture upon a moon disc, lotus, or ornate Chinese-style chair, symbolizing firm meditation and awakened stability. He wears monastic robes and the sacred Black Crown, reflecting his connection to the Karmapa lineage. His form is often shown with a dark or maroon complexion, a thin mustache, a prominent black goatee, and sometimes a third eye on his forehead. In this iconography, his right hand raises a golden vajra, while his left hand points a ritual kila downward, representing powerful enlightened activity that subdues obstacles. Surrounded by a radiant sphere of light and accompanied by figures such as Padmasambhava, Hayagriva, Vajravarahi, and Mahakala, Karma Pakshi embodies wisdom, protection, and spiritual accomplishment.
Size: 6.5”/16.5cm (Height) x 5.9”/15cm (Base)
Weight: 0.69 kg
Material: Oxidized Copper
Karma Pakshi (1204–1283), the Second Karmapa of the Karma Kagyu lineage, is traditionally represented in Tibetan Buddhist art through two principal iconographic forms: the peaceful meditative appearance and the visionary wrathful Guru Yoga manifestation. In his peaceful form, he appears seated in meditative composure, wearing monastic robes and the sacred Black Crown, expressing enlightened wisdom, compassion, and mastery of meditation. This form emphasizes his role as a realized Buddhist master and spiritual guide. In the wrathful Guru Yoga visualization, Karma Pakshi manifests a more dynamic and powerful appearance, displaying enlightened activity that transforms obstacles and subdues negative forces. Surrounded by radiant light and accompanied by protective deities and lineage figures, this form symbolizes the union of compassion and awakened power, revealing that enlightened energy can appear in both peaceful and wrathful expressions for the benefit of sentient beings.