Description
Compassionate Bodhisattva: Padmapani Statue | Symbol of Universal Love
Handcrafted in Nepal, this sacred Padmapani Bodhisattva statue embodies universal love, compassionate wisdom, and the enlightened aspiration to benefit all beings. Standing 57.5 cm (22.6 inches) tall with a 35 cm (13.8 inches) base and weighing 6.74 kg, it is expertly formed from a solid copper body and adorned with radiant gold gilding, detailed acrylic painting, and carefully set gemstones. The intricate craftsmanship highlights Padmapani’s graceful posture, serene expression, and symbolic lotus attribute, representing purity, compassion, and the blossoming of enlightened awareness. This finely crafted sculpture serves as a meaningful centerpiece for Buddhist altars, meditation spaces, temples, or sacred collections, inspiring devotion, empathy, inner peace, and the cultivation of boundless compassion and wisdom.
Padmapani, a compassionate manifestation of Avalokiteshvara (Chenrezig), the Bodhisattva of Infinite Compassion, embodies the qualities of loving-kindness, purity, and enlightened activity. His name, meaning “Holder of the Lotus,” refers to the sacred lotus he carries, symbolizing the purity of awakened consciousness that blossoms beyond the suffering and impurities of samsara. Depicted in a serene and graceful posture, Padmapani’s left hand holds the stem of a blooming lotus, representing spiritual awakening, compassion, and the ability to remain untouched by worldly afflictions. His right hand extends in the Varada Mudra, the gesture of supreme generosity, expressing his endless compassion and willingness to offer blessings, protection, and guidance to all beings. His peaceful expression reflects wisdom, patience, and the deep commitment of a Bodhisattva to relieve suffering. This sacred statue serves as a powerful meditation and devotional focus, inspiring practitioners to cultivate compassion, inner purity, selfless action, and the awakened qualities needed on the path toward enlightenment.
Size: 22.6”/57.5cm (Height) x 13.8”/35cm (Base)
Weight: 6.74 kg
Material: Acrylic Painting , Copper Body , Gemstones , Gold Gilded
Padmapani, whose name means 'Lotus Bearer,' is one of the most beloved forms of Avalokiteshvara, the Bodhisattva of Great Compassion. He is universally depicted holding a pink lotus flower, representing his pure heart and commitment to aiding all sentient beings on their journey to liberation. His serene expression and graceful posture symbolize the gentle yet powerful nature of active compassion, making him a central figure in Buddhist teachings.