Handcrafted Shyama Tara: The Mother of Compassion and Action
This Green Tara artwork is an elegantly designed statue standing 12.8 inches (32.5 cm) tall and 9.4 inches (24 cm) at the base, weighing 3.32 kg. Crafted with a copper body, it is covered with 24K gold gilding and enhanced with delicate gold and acrylic paintings, further highlighting the artistry of the piece. This stunning creation conveys the profound symbolic meaning of compassion and action while demonstrating the artisans’ talent and passion for masterfully combining traditional craftsmanship with artistic expression. A true representation of Shyama Tara’s sacred attributes, it also honors the commitment to conserving cultural legacy and spiritual arts.
Shyama Tara, the Mother of Compassion and Action, is beautifully portrayed seated in vajrāsana atop a moon disc lotus, a symbol of purity and focused meditation. With her right leg extended forward, she shows her readiness to step in and offer help with boundless compassion. In both hands, she holds a delicate flower, while her right hand gestures the varada mudrā, bestowing blessings, and her left hand performs the three jewels mudrā, embodying refuge in the Buddha, Dharma, and Sangha. This statue tells a story of gentle strength and spiritual refuge, perfect for inspiring mindfulness and grace.
Size: 12.8”/32.5cm (Height) x 9.4”/24cm (Base)
Weight: 3.32 kg
Material: 24K Gold Gilded, Gold & Acrylic Paintings, Oxidized Copper Body, Gemstones
Green Tara, also known as Syamatara, is a highly adored deity in Tibetan Buddhism who represents active compassion and prompt help. She is called the "Mother of Liberation" and invoked to remove impediments, protect from harm, and soothe anxiety and pain. Green Tara is generally represented as a lovely young woman with a calm smile, seated with one leg outstretched and poised to spring into action, holding a blue lotus, which symbolizes purity and compassion. Her methods are centered on developing compassion, obtaining protection, and conquering personal and external challenges.