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Statue of Padmasambhava Lotus Born Guru Rinpoche | Enlightened Master
Padmasambhava Lotus Born Guru Rinpoche measures 10.4 inches (26.5 cm) in height with a base width of 7.3 inches (18.5 cm), and weighs 2.47 kilograms, offering a solid and graceful presence. Expertly handcrafted from a copper body, it is adorned with radiant 24K gold gilding that lends the piece a luminous, sacred quality. The statue is further enhanced with intricate gold and acrylic paintings, highlighting the fine details and expressive features in true Himalayan artistic tradition.
Guru Rinpoche is depicted in a regal and meditative posture. He holds a vajra (symbolizing power and compassion) in his right hand and holds a skull-cup containing a vase filled with the nectar of longevity and wisdom in his left hand. The khatvanga, a trident ornamented with symbolic components reflecting his tantric attainment and the union of wisdom and compassion, rests on his left shoulder. This portrayal highlights his role as a protector, teacher, and enlightened being in the Vajrayana Buddhist tradition.
Size: 10.4”/26.5cm (Height) x 7.3”/18.5cm (Base)
Weight: 2.47kg
Material: 24K Gold Gilded, Gold & Acrylic Paintings, Copper Body
Guru Rinpoche, also called Padmasambhava, holds a special place in Tibetan Buddhism as the revered "Second Buddha." Legend has it that he brought Buddhism to Tibet in the 8th century, weaving together wisdom, compassion, and powerful transformation. His iconic symbols—the vajra, skull cup, and trident—tell tales of his triumph over challenges and his gift for banishing ignorance. Invoked as a guardian and spiritual mentor, Guru Rinpoche blesses followers with insight and the path to enlightenment.