Chocolate Oxidized Precious Guru Rinpoche | Tibetan Buddhist Statue
This oxidized copper Guru Rinpoche statue, also known as Precious Guru Rinpoche, measures 10”/25.5cm in height and 5.9”/15cm at the base, with a weight of 1.57 kg. Crafted from oxidized copper, this piece reflects traditional craftsmanship. Expertly crafted by skilled Nepali artisans, this piece is a meaningful addition to altars, meditation areas, or personal spiritual collections.
Guru Rinpoche, also known as Padmasambhava, is depicted seated in a relaxed yet majestic posture, known as royal ease (lalitāsana), which signifies his mastery over both worldly and spiritual realms. His right hand holds a vajra at his heart, symbolizing indestructible compassion and enlightened activity. In his left hand, resting in his lap, he has a skull cup (kapāla) filled with the vase of immortality, representing the essence of wisdom and the realization of deathlessness. Resting against his left shoulder is the khaṭvāṅga trident, adorned with symbolic elements that signify his tantric consort and complete realization of the Vajrayana path. He wears a distinctive lotus hat with a feather tip, emblematic of his unique identity and power to subdue hostile forces. Adorned with elaborate robes and ornaments, he sits upon a moon disc atop a blooming lotus base, symbolizing purity, spiritual awakening, and his manifestation from a lotus. Altogether, the iconography reflects Guru Rinpoche’s enlightened nature, his role in establishing Buddhism in Tibet, and his power to transform delusion into wisdom.
Size: 10”/25.5cm (Height) x 5.9”/15cm (Base)
Weight: 1.57 kg
Material: Oxidized Copper Body
Guru Rinpoche, also known as Padmasambhava, is a revered tantric master credited with bringing Vajrayana Buddhism to Tibet. Celebrated as the "Second Buddha," he is believed to have mastered esoteric teachings and transformed the spiritual landscape by subduing negative forces and establishing the Dharma. His teachings emphasize the union of wisdom and compassion, guiding practitioners on the path to enlightenment. Guru Rinpoche remains a central figure in Tibetan Buddhism, inspiring devotion, protection, and transformation.
