Handmade Nepalese Chenrezig Statue | Tibetan Style Artwork
This Handmade Nepalese Chenrezig Statue, also known as Avalokiteshvara, measures 8.9”/22.5cm in height and 6.9”/17.5cm at the base, with a weight of 1.63 kg. Made from copper and adorned with 24K gold gilding, detailed gold and acrylic paintings, and inlaid gemstones, this statue reflects refined craftsmanship. Expertly crafted by skilled Nepali artisans, this piece demonstrates traditional craftsmanship and makes a refined addition to compact altars, meditation spaces, or personal spiritual collections.
Chenrezig, the embodiment of compassion in Tibetan Buddhism, is portrayed with four arms representing his boundless love and enlightened qualities. He holds a crystal mala in his upper right hand, symbolizing the ceaseless cycle of existence and the power of prayer to transform suffering. His upper left hand holds a lotus flower, which rises unstained from the mud, signifying purity and spiritual awakening beyond worldly attachments. His two main hands are joined in front of his heart in a gesture of deep reverence, expressing the unity of wisdom and compassionate action. Seated in a balanced meditative posture, Chenrezig exudes calm and inner strength. A crown adorns his head, signifying his enlightened state, and it features the Five Dhyani Buddhas—each representing a unique aspect of awakened wisdom that counters delusion. Adorned with elegant ornaments, he radiates serenity and spiritual richness, offering guidance and boundless compassion to all sentient beings.
Size: 8.9”/22.5cm (Height) x 6.9”/17.5cm (Base)
Weight: 1.63 kg
Material: 24K Gold Gilded, Gold & Acrylic Paintings, Copper Body, Gemstones
Chenrezig, also known as Avalokiteshvara in Sanskrit, is the Bodhisattva of Compassion, revered across Tibetan Buddhism as the embodiment of the compassionate nature of all Buddhas. His name means "The One Who Looks with Unwavering Eye," reflecting his vow to hear all beings' cries and assist them on the path to liberation. Believed to manifest in countless forms to aid sentient beings, Chenrezig is primarily known for his thousand-armed form, symbolizing his boundless capacity to help. The mantra Om Mani Padme Hum is associated with him and is widely recited to cultivate compassion and loving-kindness.
