{"product_id":"palden-lhamo-copper-statue","title":"Palden Lhamo Statue: Buddhist Protector of Wisdom \u0026 Courage","description":"\u003ch2\u003ePalden Lhamo Copper Statue: A Fierce Protectress of Dharma\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRadiating formidable power, this exquisite Palden Lhamo copper statue stands as a striking testament to Nepalese artistry. Towering at 84.5 cm (33.3”) with a substantial presence, it captures the fierce protectress in dynamic motion. Crafted from a solid copper body and finished with a triple layer of radiant 24K gold gilding, its deeply engraved details create a remarkable three-dimensional effect, offering both spiritual protection and a visually captivating centerpiece for any sacred space or refined collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs a wrathful emanation, Palden Lhamo is depicted as a dark blue, ferocious figure riding side-saddle over a vast sea of blood, symbolizing her transcendence over worldly defilements and samsaric suffering. She is often shown gnawing on a human corpse, representing the destruction of ego, attachment, and ignorance. In her right hand, she wields a sandalwood club topped with a vajra, signifying indestructible power, while her left holds a skull cup (kapala) filled with blood, embodying the transformation of negativity into wisdom. Her blazing, flame-like hair, khatvanga staff, flayed skin saddle, and fiery aureole further emphasize her fierce protective nature, transforming wrath into enlightened compassion and safeguarding practitioners on their spiritual path.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 33.3”\/84.5cm (Height) x 24.4”\/62cm (Base)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 37.92 kg\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Copper Body, Gold, and Acrylic Paintings\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePalden Lhamo, or Shri Devi, is one of the eight Dharmapalas (Dharma Protectors) in Tibetan Buddhism, and the principal protectress of the Dalai Lamas and the government of Tibet. She is a wrathful manifestation of Saraswati, embodying wisdom and compassionate power to dispel obstacles to spiritual practice and ensure the flourishing of the Dharma. Her fierce appearance is not meant to inspire fear in practitioners but to symbolize her relentless dedication to subduing negative forces and protecting sentient beings.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"CO","offers":[{"title":"84.5cm x 62cm","offer_id":54901155365155,"sku":"PLCO21744","price":14000.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0529\/6517\/9590\/files\/download_9319e928-a160-4294-a6b9-2deb9177ab15.jpg?v=1775453722","url":"https:\/\/www.termatree.com\/products\/palden-lhamo-copper-statue","provider":"termatree","version":"1.0","type":"link"}