Statue of Lotus-Born Guru Tsokye | Enlightened Master
The Lotus-Born Guru Tsokye Statue stands at 14.6 inches (37cm) in height, with a base width of 9.1 inches (23cm), and weighs 4.36 kilograms. Handcrafted in Nepal, this piece features a copper body adorned with triple layer 24K gold gilding and intricate gold and acrylic paintings. A revered form of Padmasambhava (Guru Rinpoche), Guru Tsokye Dorje is deeply venerated in Vajrayana Buddhism as a tantric master embodying enlightened wisdom. Ideal for a meditation altar, shrine, or spiritual decor, this statue radiates spiritual power, making it a meaningful addition to any Buddhist art collection or sacred space.
Guru Tsokye Dorje is depicted wearing a distinctive lotus hat, often adorned with five petals representing the five wisdoms, and sometimes featuring a sun and moon, symbolizing the union of method and wisdom. He holds a vajra (dorje) in his right hand, representing indestructible wisdom and the unbreakable nature of enlightened mind. His left hand holds a skull cup containing a vase filled with the nectar of immortality, symbolizing his mastery over death and the transmutation of obstacles into wisdom. Resting against his left shoulder is a katvanga, a tantric staff adorned with symbolic elements such as three severed heads, representing the transformation of ignorance, desire, and aversion into wisdom. He is seated in a meditative posture atop a lotus pedestal, signifying spiritual purity and his miraculous birth from a lotus on Lake Dhanakosha. His appearance combines compassion and fierceness, depicted in a semi-wrathful expression to illustrate his ability to protect practitioners and dispel obstacles on the spiritual path.
Size: 14.6”/37cm (Height) x 9.1”/23cm (Base)
Weight: 4.36 kg
Material: 24K Gold Gilded, Gold & Acrylic Paintings, Copper Body
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.
