Padmapani Copper Statue: An Embodiment of Gentle Compassion
An exquisite Padmapani copper statue emerges from the skilled hands of Nepalese artisans, radiating an aura of serene compassion. Depicting Avalokiteshvara in his lotus-holding form, this refined sculpture stands 16.34 inches (41.5 cm) tall with a 5.12-inch (13 cm) base and weighs 2.17 kg. Finished in a deeply oxidized copper, it carries an antique, grounding presence that enhances contemplation and devotion, making it an elegant and spiritually resonant addition to any sacred space. Each curve and detail of this revered Buddhist art piece is meticulously handcrafted in Nepal.
Padmapani, "the Lotus Bearer," extends a hand in the gesture of giving (varada mudra) while holding the symbolic lotus, representing purity and enlightenment amid life's complexities. This pose profoundly conveys Avalokiteshvara's boundless compassion and his vow to alleviate the suffering of all beings.
Size: 16.34”/41.5cm (Height) x 5.12”/13cm (Base)
Weight: 2.17 kg
Material: Oxidized Copper Body
Padmapani is one of the most beloved forms of Avalokiteshvara, the Bodhisattva of Compassion, revered across all schools of Mahayana Buddhism. He is often depicted holding a lotus, symbolizing his pure and undefiled compassion, which blossoms even in the mire of samsara. His primary role is to listen to the cries of sentient beings and to extend enlightened assistance to those in need, embodying the ultimate virtue of altruism.
