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Handmade Silver Guru Rinpoche Statue | Himalayan Buddhist Deity
This handmade silver Guru Rinpoche statue stands at 13”/33cm in height and 9.8”/25cm at the base, weighing 2.31 kg. Expertly made from copper, covered with a triple layer of 24K gold gilding, and carved with deeply engraved carvings that produce a magnificent 3D-like effect. This sculpture, adorned with hand-carved gemstones, handcrafted by expert Nepalese artisans, elegantly symbolizes Himalayan Buddhism's sacred traditions, making it an appropriate addition to altars, meditation places, or sacred collections.
Guru Rinpoche is depicted sitting in a royal posture, exuding confidence and spiritual mastery. His right hand holds a vajra, which represents indestructible power while his left hand holds a skull cup (kapala) filled with the nectar of wisdom. The khatvanga, a trident ornamented with symbolic components reflecting his tantric attainment and the union of wisdom and compassion, rests on his left shoulder.
Size: 13”/33cm (Height) x 9.8”/25cm (Base)
Weight: 2.31 kg
Materials: Pure Silver, Gemstones, Gold & Acrylic Paintings
Guru Rinpoche, also known as Padmasambhava, is one of the most revered figures in Tibetan Buddhism. He is regarded as the "Second Buddha" for his pivotal role in bringing Buddhism to Tibet. In his left hand, he holds a kapala (skull cup), symbolizing spiritual abundance and the transcendence of death. In his right hand, he wields a vajra, signifying unshakable wisdom and mental clarity. Resting on his shoulder is the khatvanga trident, a potent tantric emblem representing mastery over body, speech, and mind. It also symbolizes the Three Kayas: Dharmakaya (the ultimate truth and essence of enlightenment), Sambhogakaya (the enjoyment body of advanced practitioners), and Nirmanakaya (his manifested form guiding beings). Wearing a lotus crown adorned with a feather, Guru Rinpoche radiates profound insight and wisdom, seated in a regal posture that embodies his role as a protector and transformer of spiritual practice in Tibet.