{"product_id":"shakya-mahakala-fierce-dharma-statue","title":"Shakya Mahakala Fierce Dharma Statue | Protector of the Sakya Buddhist Tradition","description":"\u003ch2\u003eShakya Mahakala Fierce Dharma Statue: A Guardian of Profound Practice\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis Shakya Mahakala Fierce Dharma Statue measures 18.3”\/46.5cm in height with a 14.0”\/35.5cm base and weighs 9.38 kg. Meticulously handcrafted from a copper body, this exceptional sculpture is richly decorated with gold and acrylic painting and extensively adorned with hand-carved gemstones. The expansive surface is filled with intricate engraved patterns, elaborate ornaments, and finely modeled details that create remarkable depth throughout the figure, crown, aureole, garments, and lotus pedestal. The luminous gold decoration contrasts beautifully with the deep blue complexion and vibrant painted details, while the numerous gemstone accents add color and dimension to the elaborate composition. The large scale, extensive ornamentation, detailed relief work, and painstaking craftsmanship make this a distinguished piece for prominent Buddhist altars, monasteries, meditation halls, Dharma centers, temples, and sacred art collections.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe sculpture depicts \u003c\/span\u003eShakya Mahakala\u003cspan\u003e, a powerful wrathful protector associated with the Sakya tradition, in a dynamic standing posture surrounded by an elaborate flaming aureole. His dark blue complexion, fierce expression, prominent fangs, and wide-open eyes convey his wrathful aspect, representing the forceful transformation of obstacles and negative forces. He wears an elaborate crown and extensive jewelry, with necklaces, armlets, bracelets, and other ornaments richly decorated with hand-carved gemstones. His multiple arms extend outward while holding traditional ritual attributes, emphasizing his powerful protective activity. His garments are dynamically arranged around his body, with detailed painted patterns adding movement to the composition. Behind him, the elaborate aureole rises into a pointed ornamental form filled with scrolling motifs and intricate gold relief work, while the richly carved lotus pedestal supports the entire figure with layered petals and decorative borders. The combination of his fierce expression, dynamic posture, ritual implements, elaborate ornaments, gemstone work, and highly detailed aureole creates a powerful representation of Shakya Mahakala in traditional Himalayan Buddhist sculpture.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 18.3”\/46.5cm (Height) x 14.0”\/35.5cm (Base)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 9.38 kg\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Copper Body, Gold and Acrylic Painting, Handcarved Gemstones\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShakya Mahakala is a prominent wrathful protector deity within Vajrayana Buddhism, particularly revered in the Sakya tradition, where he is considered a guardian of the Dharma and its practitioners. While his fierce appearance symbolizes his capacity to subdue negativities and obstacles, his essence is one of profound compassion, acting decisively to clear away hindrances to spiritual progress and protect the lineage teachings. He embodies swift and uncompromising action against forces that obstruct enlightenment. A profound embodiment of Vajrayana protection, inspiring unwavering dedication on the spiritual path.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"AJ","offers":[{"title":"46.5cm x 35.5cm","offer_id":55662164115747,"sku":"SMAJ24947","price":9999.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0529\/6517\/9590\/files\/uc_27ffe265-264f-48f5-b282-62216377c95d.jpg?v=1790489092","url":"https:\/\/www.termatree.com\/products\/shakya-mahakala-fierce-dharma-statue","provider":"termatree","version":"1.0","type":"link"}