Guru Rinpoche, Lotus-Born Figure | Founder of Vajrayana
Guru Rinpoche, the Lotus-Born Figure, stands at 13 inches (33 cm) in height with a 10.6-inch (27 cm) wide base and weighs 4.55 kilograms. Crafted from a copper body and adorned with 24K gold gilding, it is further enhanced with intricate gold and acrylic paintings and inlaid gemstones. The result is a radiant spiritual piece perfect for home shrines, meditation rooms, or as a meaningful centerpiece that captures the richness of Himalayan sacred art.
Guru Rinpoche wears a unique lotus hat, often decorated with five petals symbolizing the five wisdoms, and sometimes featuring a sun and moon to represent the harmony of method and wisdom. In his right hand, he holds a vajra, a symbol of unshakable wisdom and the enlightened mind’s strength. His left hand cradles a skull cup filled with the nectar of immortality, showing his power over death and his skill in turning challenges into wisdom. Leaning on his left shoulder is a katvanga, a tantric staff with three severed heads that signify transforming ignorance, desire, and aversion into insight. Seated peacefully on a lotus pedestal—born miraculously from Lake Dhanakosha—his expression blends compassion with a fierce protectiveness, ready to guard and guide those on the spiritual journey.
Size: 13”/33cm (Height) x 10.6”/27cm (Base)
Weight: 4.55 kg
Material: 24K Gold Gilded, Gold & Acrylic Paintings, Copper Body, Gemstones
Guru Rinpoche, also known as Padmasambhava, is a revered tantric master credited with bringing Vajrayana Buddhism to Tibet. Celebrated as the "Second Buddha," he is believed to have mastered esoteric teachings and transformed the spiritual landscape by subduing negative forces and establishing the Dharma. His teachings emphasize the union of wisdom and compassion, guiding practitioners on the path to enlightenment. Guru Rinpoche remains a central figure in Tibetan Buddhism, inspiring devotion, protection, and transformation.
