Description
Golden Padmasambhava Statue: Honoring the Lotus-Born Master
This handcrafted Padmasambhava statue stands 13.6 inches (34.5 centimeters) tall and pays reverent honor to the Lotus-Born Master Guru Rinpoche, a key figure in Tibetan Buddhism. The statue, created by a professional artisan in Nepal, has a copper, covered with a triple layer of 24K gold gilding, and carved with deeply engraved carvings that produce a magnificent 3D-like effect. This sculpture, adorned with gemstones, handcrafted by expert Nepalese artisans, elegantly symbolizes Himalayan Buddhism's sacred traditions, making it an appropriate addition to altars, meditation places, or sacred collections.
Guru Rinpoche, also known as Padmasambhava, is depicted seated in lotus posture (padmāsana). He wears a lotus hat with a feather and rests a khaṭvāṅga on his right shoulder, symbolizing tantric realization and spiritual authority. His right hand holds a vajra, representing indestructible wisdom, while his left hand holds a skull cup (kapala), signifying the transformation of opposing forces into spiritual insight. Guru Rinpoche embodies the union of compassion and wisdom and is invoked for protection, blessings, and guidance on the path to enlightenment.
Size: 13.6”/34.5 cm (Height) x 8.7”/22 cm (Base)
Weight: 4.06 kg
Material: 24K Gold Gilded, Gold & Acrylic Paintings, Copper Body, Gemstones
Guru Rinpoche, also known as Padmasambhava, is a highly revered Buddhist master credited with bringing Vajrayana Buddhism to Tibet in the 8th century. He is considered a “Second Buddha” in Tibetan tradition for his pivotal role in establishing the Dharma and subduing hostile forces, thereby making Tibet a center for Buddhist practice.