Mahakala Bernakchen: Fierce Protector of Profound Practice
This powerful sacred sculpture of Mahakala Bernakchen measures 43.3” (110 cm) in height with a 35.8” (91 cm) base and a substantial weight of 68.44 kg. Expertly crafted from a copper body and enhanced with rich gold detailing and fine acrylic paintings, this piece reflects exceptional traditional craftsmanship. Created by skilled Nepali artisans, it is ideally suited for altars, meditation spaces, or distinguished spiritual collections, serving as a commanding presence of devotion and reverence.
This depiction presents Mahakala Bernakchen with dark blue-black skin, symbolizing his power to absorb and transform negative energies into positive outcomes. He appears in a two-armed form, holding a curved flaying knife that represents the severing of ego and negative patterns, along with a blood-filled skull cup. His wrathful yet protective expression is further emphasized by a crown of five skulls and a garland of severed heads. He is shown wearing a flowing black monk’s cloak and standing firmly atop two corpses, symbolizing the complete destruction and uprooting of ignorance and obstructive forces.
Size: 43.3”/110cm (Height) x 35.8”/91cm (Base)
Weight: 68.44 kg
Material: Gold and Acrylic Paintings , Copper Body
Mahakala Bernakchen is a principal protector deity in the Karma Kagyu lineage of Tibetan Buddhism, emanating as a wrathful form of Avalokiteshvara. He is specifically associated with protecting the teachings and practitioners of this tradition from both external and internal hindrances. His practice is revered for swiftly overcoming obstacles, pacifying negative forces, and aiding in the realization of spiritual goals, embodying enlightened activity for the benefit of all beings.
