{"product_id":"shakya-mahakala-tibetan-guardian-statue","title":"Shakya Mahakala Sacred Statue | Tibetan Guardian","description":"\u003ch2\u003eTibetan Guardian: Shakya Mahakala  Statue | Potent Protector of Dharma\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEmanating fierce compassion, this exquisite Shakya Mahakala Tibetan guardian statue from Nepal offers a formidable and protective presence. Handcrafted from a robust copper body by skilled Nepalese artisans, it stands 23 cm (9.06 inches) tall with an 18.5 cm (7.28 inches) base. Meticulously adorned with radiant 24K gold gilding, its intense gaze and powerful stance inspire unwavering spiritual strength, making it a compelling and sacred piece of Buddhist art for altars, meditation spaces, and spiritual environments.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eShakya Mahakala\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e presents him as a wrathful dharmapala, embodying the fierce compassion that protects the Dharma and its practitioners. He is usually depicted with a dark, almost black complexion, multiple arms holding ritual weapons such as the curved knife and skull cup, and a crown of skulls, symbolizing his power to overcome obstacles and negativity. His bulging eyes, frowning expression, and flaming halo represent his intense energy to destroy ignorance and ego, while his dynamic posture—often trampling demons—illustrates his mastery over harmful forces. Despite his fearsome appearance, Shakya Mahakala’s iconography conveys his role as a guardian, transforming wrath into protective compassion for the benefit of sentient beings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 9.06”\/23cm (Height) x 7.28”\/18.5cm (Base)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.46 kg\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e 24K Gold Gilded, Acrylic Paintings, Copper Body, Gemstones\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShakya Mahakala is a wrathful emanation, revered within Tibetan Buddhism, particularly in the Sakya tradition, as a principal dharma protector. His role is to guard the Buddhist teachings and practitioners from all forms of obstruction, both inner and outer. He symbolizes the vigorous action of wisdom and compassion in overcoming ignorance and negativity, ensuring the continuity and purity of the dharma.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"L","offers":[{"title":"23cm x 18.5cm","offer_id":54845624975651,"sku":"SML21407","price":1300.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0529\/6517\/9590\/files\/download_7a4d6e0c-1f51-4153-af85-6a11ccd90eec.jpg?v=1773905644","url":"https:\/\/www.termatree.com\/products\/shakya-mahakala-tibetan-guardian-statue","provider":"termatree","version":"1.0","type":"link"}