Statue Of Meditation Icon Avalokiteshvara | Embodiment of Mercy and Mindfulness
Meditation Icon Avalokiteshvara stands at 18.1 inches (46 cm) in height with a base measuring 6.7 inches (17 cm), and weighs a substantial 6.36 kilograms, offering a powerful and grounded presence. Crafted from a copper body, it features an antique finish that lends the piece a timeless and weathered elegance, emphasizing its spiritual depth and traditional character. The aged patina enhances the fine details and textures, reflecting classic Himalayan craftsmanship.
This Standing Avalokiteshvara is depicted gracefully poised atop a lotus base, symbolizing purity and spiritual awakening untouched by worldly defilements. Adorned with a five-pointed crown representing the Five Dhyani Buddhas, he embodies the enlightened qualities of universal compassion. His right hand is extended in Varada Mudra, the gesture of supreme generosity, offering blessings and benevolence to all sentient beings, reflecting his role as a spiritual guide who imparts the Dharma. This iconography beautifully captures Avalokiteshvara’s essence as both a compassionate protector and a teacher of wisdom, inspiring faith and devotion in all who behold him.
Size: 18.1”/46cm (Height) x 6.7”/17cm (Base)
Weight: 6.36 kg
Material: Antique Finish, Copper Body
Avalokiteshvara, known as Chenrezig in Tibetan Buddhism, is the Bodhisattva of Infinite Compassion, cherished throughout Mahayana and Vajrayana traditions. This compassionate figure pledges to aid all beings on their journey to freedom, postponing his own enlightenment until suffering ceases everywhere. Responding to the world’s pleas with endless mercy, he offers relief, wisdom, and spiritual guidance. Avalokiteshvara appears in many forms—seated, standing, with multiple arms or heads—each reflecting a unique facet of his kindness. His famous mantra, "Om Mani Padme Hum," captures the path to awakening through compassion and insight, inspiring all who seek to serve with a generous heart.
