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Yama Dharmaraja Sculpture | Guardian of Dharma and Spiritual Discipline
Distinguished by its substantial weight and finely executed surface work, this Yama Dharmaraja Sculpture measures 13.8”/35cm in height with a 10.2”/26cm base and weighs an impressive 7.14 kg, giving it a commanding and firmly grounded presence. Handcrafted in Nepal from a carefully sculpted copper body, the piece is enriched with luminous 24K gold gilding that highlights the depth and precision of the metalwork. Detailed acrylic painting brings definition to the finer contours and decorative elements, while meticulous polishing creates a refined and cohesive finish. Its balanced proportions, considerable weight, intricate craftsmanship, and carefully applied surface treatments reflect the patience and accomplished skill of traditional Nepalese artisans.
Yama Dharmaraja, revered as a powerful wrathful protector and embodiment of karmic wisdom in Vajrayana Buddhism, represents justice, impermanence, the consequences of actions, and the transformation of fear into awakened awareness. His fierce form symbolizes the force of enlightened wisdom that destroys ignorance, attachment, and negative influences rather than ordinary anger. He is depicted with a buffalo head and wrathful expression, representing the power to overcome obstacles and the inevitability of karmic results. His right hand holds a staff or weapon, symbolizing authority over life and death, while his other hand holds a skull cup, representing the transformation of negative forces into wisdom. Often shown standing upon defeated figures, he symbolizes the victory of enlightened awareness over ego, delusion, and harmful tendencies. This sacred representation serves as a reminder of impermanence, ethical conduct, purification, and the importance of cultivating wisdom on the path toward liberation.
Size: 13.8”/35cm (Height) x 10.2”/26cm (Base)
Weight: 7.14 kg
Material: 24K Gold Gilded, Acrylic Painting, Copper Body
Yama Dharmaraja, often depicted with a bull's head, is a principal Dharma Protector (Dharmapala) in Tibetan Buddhism. He is the wrathful manifestation of Manjushri, the Buddha of Wisdom, and serves as a guardian against obstacles to spiritual practice. His role is to protect the teachings, disciples, and practitioners from hindrances, karmic obscurations, and negativity, ensuring the unimpeded path to enlightenment. He is particularly revered in the Gelug tradition as the special protector of the Yamantaka tantras.
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