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Mahakala Bernakchen Statue With Consort: Symbol of Fierce Compassion
Handcrafted in Nepal, this sacred Mahakala Bernakchen with Consort sculpture embodies formidable protection, wrathful compassion, and the vigilant energy of a Dharma guardian. Standing 51cm (20.08 inches) tall with a 40.5cm (15.94 inches) base and weighing 8.57kg, it is meticulously formed from a solid copper body, offering a stable and commanding presence for altars, temples, or sacred spaces. The intricate details are enhanced with rich gold gilding and acrylic painting, capturing the fierce yet compassionate essence of Mahakala and his consort, making this sculpture a striking focal point for devotion, meditation, and spiritual protection.
Mahakala Bernakchen, with his consort, is depicted as a fierce guardian deity, embodying swift and compassionate action to protect practitioners and clear obstacles from the spiritual path. His wrathful expression symbolizes the transformative power of enlightened energy, using intense force to subdue inner afflictions and external hindrances. The presence of his consort represents the inseparable union of wisdom and skillful means, emphasizing that protection and fierce activity are guided by enlightened understanding rather than anger. Together, they manifest the dynamic aspect of compassionate guardianship, actively removing impediments while supporting the practitioner’s progress toward realization. This powerful meditation statue serves as a profound reminder of unwavering vigilance, fearless protection, and the transformative potential of devoted spiritual practice.
Size: 20.08”/51cm (Height) x 15.94”/40.5cm (Base)
Weight: 8.57 kg
Material: Copper Body, Gold, and Acrylic Painting
Mahakala Bernakchen (Black Cloak Mahakala) is a principal Dharma Protector of the Karma Kagyu lineage of Tibetan Buddhism, a wrathful manifestation of Avalokiteshvara, the Buddha of Compassion. He is typically depicted with two arms, holding a ritual chopper and skull cup, trampling a corpse. His consort, often embracing him, represents the unified nature of wisdom and method. Bernakchen vows to protect practitioners and their Dharma practice from all obstacles and negativity, ensuring their spiritual progress.