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Handcrafted Mahakala Bernakchen Statue | Protector of the Dharma
This Mahakala Bernakchen Guardian Deity Statue stands 13.2” (33.5 cm) in height with a 10.6” (27 cm) base and weighs 4.55 kg. It is meticulously crafted from a copper body, adorned with 24K gold gilding, intricate acrylic paintings, and carefully set gemstones. Created by skilled Nepali artisans, the statue showcases exceptional craftsmanship and traditional artistry. It is well-suited for placement on altars, within meditation spaces, or as part of a refined spiritual collection, offering a strong and commanding presence.
As a principal protector of the Dharma, Mahakala Bernakchen offers unwavering spiritual defense. His wrathful appearance is not one of anger, but of potent, compassionate action that swiftly cuts through delusion, ego, and obstacles on the spiritual path. Meditating upon his form is a practice of purification, invoking the strength to overcome inner and outer hindrances while protecting the sanctity of one’s practice. This statue serves as a constant reminder of the fierce determination required for enlightenment, inspiring practitioners to remain steadfast and focused on their journey toward liberation and wisdom.
Size: 13.2”/33.5cm (Height) x 10.6”/27cm (Base)
Weight: 4.55 kg
Material: 24K Gold Gilded, Acrylic Paintings, Copper Body, Gemstones
Mahakala Bernakchen, or the "Black-Cloaked Mahakala," is one of the most important Dharma Protectors (Dharmapalas) within Tibetan Buddhism, particularly revered in the Karma Kagyu lineage. He is understood to be a wrathful emanation of Avalokiteshvara, the bodhisattva of compassion. His fierce form symbolizes the transmutation of negative energies and the powerful, compassionate activity required to eliminate obstacles to spiritual realization and to safeguard the teachings of the Buddha.