Embodying the Fierce Protection of the Shri Devi Himalayan Statue
Hand-gilded in pure gold, this Shri Devi Himalayan statue embodies the fierce and protective presence of Palden Lhamo, the ultimate wrathful protectress in the Tibetan Buddhist pantheon. Depicted rising from a sea of blood and riding her wild mule, she symbolizes the unstoppable force that dispels obstacles and safeguards practitioners. Standing 24 cm (9.4”) tall on a 20 cm (7.8”) base and weighing 2.42 kg, the statue is meticulously crafted from a solid copper body and finished with 24K gold gilding and delicate acrylic paint. This powerful Buddhist artwork radiates dynamic protective energy, making it a commanding focal point for any sacred space.
Beyond her wrathful and fearsome appearance, this deity embodies the deepest expression of enlightened compassion, fiercely cutting through ego, ignorance, and delusion to liberate sentient beings from suffering. As a principal guardian deity, she represents the swift and decisive purification of negative karma, inner obscurations, and external obstacles that hinder spiritual progress. Her dynamic and powerful presence is not one of aggression, but of enlightened activity in its most potent form—protective, transformative, and compassionate. This meditation statue serves as a profound support for practitioners facing spiritual challenges, inspiring courage, clarity, and unwavering determination on the path to awakening.
Size: 9.4”/24cm (Height) x 7.8”/20cm (Base)
Weight: 2.42 kg
Material: 24K Gold Gilded, Acrylic Paint, Copper Body
Shri Devi, famously known as Palden Lhamo, is the sole female guardian among the eight great Dharmapalas (Dharma Protectors) in Tibetan Buddhism. She serves as the special protectress of the Dalai Lamas and the city of Lhasa. Depicted crossing a sea of blood, she transforms wrath into an active force of liberation, protecting the faithful and safeguarding Buddhist teachings from spiritual degradation.
