Himalayan Oxidized Standing Avalokiteshvara Handcrafted Statue
This Standing Avalokiteshvara Statue stands at 19.7”/50cm in height and 7.3”/18.5cm at the base, weighing 9.98 kg. Crafted from an oxidized copper body and carved with deeply engraved carvings that produce a magnificent 3D-like effect. This sculpture is handcrafted by expert Nepalese artisans, elegantly symbolizing Himalayan Buddhism's sacred traditions, making it an appropriate addition to altars, meditation places, or sacred collections.
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. The left hand is held in Vitarka Mudra, the gesture of teaching and intellectual discussion, 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: 19.7”/50cm (Height) x 7.3”/18.5cm (Base)
Weight: 9.98 kg
Material: Oxidized Copper Body
Avalokiteshvara, also known as Chenrezig in Tibetan Buddhism, is the Bodhisattva of Infinite Compassion. Revered across Mahayana and Vajrayana traditions, he embodies the compassionate nature of all Buddhas. He vows to assist all sentient beings on the path to liberation, deferring his own Buddhahood until all suffering has ended. He is believed to respond to the cries of the world with boundless mercy, offering relief from suffering, guidance through wisdom (prajñā), and the promise of spiritual support. Avalokiteshvara appears in various forms—seated, standing, with multiple arms or heads—each symbolizing different aspects of his compassionate activity. His mantra, "Om Mani Padme Hum," is one of the most widely recited in the Buddhist world and encapsulates the path to enlightenment through compassion and wisdom. As a central figure in both devotional and meditative practices, Avalokiteshvara inspires practitioners to cultivate selfless compassion and to serve others with kindness and understanding.
