Handmade Oxidized Copper Guru Rinpoche Statue: The Vajra Master
This oxidized copper Guru Rinpoche statue, titled The Vajra Master, stands at 15.2 inches (38.5 cm) in height and 9.3 inches (23.5 cm) at the base, with a weight of 7.13 kg. Crafted from oxidized copper and adorned with detailed acrylic paintings, this statue reflects the depth and power of Guru Rinpoche's enlightened presence. Its darker tone and fine detailing offer a traditional aesthetic, ideal for altars, retreat spaces, or those devoted to the Vajrayana path.
In this depiction, Guru Rinpoche is seated in a regal posture atop a lotus base, symbolizing purity and spiritual awakening. His right hand wields a vajra, embodying skillful means and indestructible wisdom, while his left hand holds a skull cup resting in his lap—an emblem of the transformation of ignorance into wisdom. A khatvanga staff rests on his left shoulder, representing his tantric consort and the union of method and wisdom. He wears the distinct lotus hat crowned with a feather, a signature of his enlightened activity and mastery over the Vajrayana teachings.
Size: 15.2”/38.5cm (Height) x 9.3”/23.5cm (Base)
Weight: 7.13kg
Material: Acrylic Paintings, Oxidized Copper Body
Guru Rinpoche, also known as Padmasambhava, meaning “Lotus-Born,” is a revered figure in Vajrayana Buddhism. Regarded as the Second Buddha in Tibetan tradition, he is credited with bringing Buddhism to Tibet in the 8th century. Invited by King Trisong Detsen, Guru Rinpoche subdued local spirits and obstacles, enabling the establishment of Samye, Tibet’s first monastery.
