Description
Spiritual Defender Begsten Chen Statue | Red Warrior Deity of Tibetan Buddhism
Spiritual Defender Begsten Chen Statue is 15.2 inches (38.5 cm) in height with a base measuring 12.2 inches (31 cm) and weighs 5.71 kilograms. It is handcrafted from a copper body, 24K gold gilding, and gold and acrylic paintings, showcasing exceptional Nepalese artistry. This sculpture radiates power and sacred presence, ideal for a meditation altar or spiritual space.
Begtse stands on a sun disc, with his right foot on the corpse of a horse and his left on the corpse of a man, a typical stance for wrathful deities that symbolizes his conquest over worldly and spiritual enemies. He wears protective armor reminiscent of a Tibetan warrior’s mail coat, reflecting his origin as a war deity. His crown is made of five skulls, symbolizing the transformation of the five poisons into wisdom, and he wears a necklace of fifty freshly severed heads, signifying his power over enemies and obstacles. His right hand wields a scorpion-handled sword, a weapon to cut through ignorance and evil. His left hand clutches a fresh human heart, symbolizing the death of ego and dominance over earthly life. In the crook of his left arm, he holds a bow and arrow with a banner, and a long lance rests on his shoulder, reinforcing his warrior aspect. Despite his terrifying appearance, Begtse Chen’s wrath is compassionate and purposeful - it protects the Dharma and practitioners by frightening away demons and obstacles.
Size: 15.2”/38.5cm (Height) x 12.2”/31cm (Base)
Weight: 5.71 kg
Material: 24K Gold Gilded, Gold & Acrylic Paintings, Copper Body
Begtse Chen is revered as a powerful protector of the Buddhist teachings (Dharma) and practitioners, originally a pre-Buddhist Mongolian war god, whose iconography richly symbolizes his role as a fierce guardian of the Dharma and the faithful. His depiction conveys his martial power and spiritual function through distinct visual elements.