Description
Mahakala Bernakchen Vajrayana Protector Statue: Guardian of Sacred Practice
This Mahakala Bernakchen Vajrayana Protector Statue measures 17.9 inches (45.5 cm) in height, rests upon a 14.4-inch (36.5 cm) base, and weighs 8.96 kg. Handcrafted from a copper body, the sculpture is enriched with radiant 24K gold gilding, detailed acrylic painting, and carefully hand-carved gemstones. These finishes emphasize the protector’s wrathful expression, flowing cloak, ritual ornaments, and powerful form, making the statue suitable for a Buddhist altar, meditation room, or collection of Himalayan sacred art.
Mahakala Bernakchen, whose name means “Great Black Cloak,” is a principal Dharma protector of the Karma Kagyu tradition. His right hand holds a curved ritual knife, symbolizing the cutting of ego, attachment, and forces that obstruct spiritual practice. His left hand carries a skull cup filled with symbolic nectar, representing the transformation of negative energies into awakened wisdom. His three eyes indicate complete awareness of the past, present, and future, while his skull crown symbolizes the transformation of the five poisons into the five wisdoms. Surrounded by flames and standing in a forceful posture, he expresses fierce compassion dedicated to protecting practitioners, sacred teachings, and favorable conditions for the Dharma.
Size: 17.9”/45.5cm (Height) x 14.4”/36.5cm (Base)
Weight: 8.96 kg
Material: Acrylic Painting , 24K Gold Gilded , Copper Body , Handcarved Gemstones
Mahakala Bernakchen, also known as the "Black Cloaked Mahakala," is a prominent protector deity within the Vajrayana tradition, particularly revered in the Sakya school of Tibetan Buddhism. He is a wrathful emanation of Avalokiteshvara, the Buddha of Compassion, whose fierce form is dedicated to swiftly eliminating obstacles to spiritual practice, overcoming negative forces, and protecting the dharma. Often depicted with two arms, a skull cup, and a vajra-hook, his presence symbolizes powerful and uncompromising protection.