Description
Standing Lokeshwor Statue: Embodiment of Compassion and Grace
Handcrafted in Nepal, this sacred Standing Lokeshwor statue embodies boundless compassion, grace, and the enlightened aspiration to benefit all sentient beings. Standing 57 cm (22.4 inches) tall with a 35 cm (13.7 inches) base and weighing 11.75 kg, it is expertly formed from a solid copper body and adorned with radiant gold gilding, detailed acrylic painting, and carefully set gemstones. The intricate craftsmanship highlights Lokeshwor’s graceful standing posture, serene expression, and compassionate presence, reflecting his revered role as the Bodhisattva of Compassion who responds to the suffering of beings with limitless kindness. This finely crafted sculpture serves as a meaningful centerpiece for Buddhist altars, meditation spaces, temples, or sacred collections, inspiring devotion, empathy, inner peace, and the cultivation of universal compassion.
Standing Lokeshwor, a manifestation of Avalokiteshvara (Chenrezig), the Bodhisattva of Infinite Compassion, embodies the active expression of love, mercy, and the vow to assist all sentient beings. Depicted in a graceful standing posture, he symbolizes readiness to respond to suffering and extend compassionate guidance throughout the world. His right hand is often extended in the gesture of generosity or blessing, representing his willingness to offer protection, support, and relief from suffering, while his left hand holds the stem of a blooming lotus, symbolizing purity, spiritual awakening, and compassion flourishing amidst the difficulties of samsara. His serene expression reflects boundless kindness, patience, and enlightened awareness, while the elegant ornaments, crown, and flowing garments represent the majestic qualities of a Bodhisattva. This sacred statue serves as a powerful meditation and devotional focus, inspiring practitioners to cultivate compassion, selflessness, mindfulness, and the aspiration to benefit all beings on the path toward enlightenment.
Size: 22.4”/57cm (Height) x 13.7”/35cm (Base)
Weight: 11.75 kg
Material: Acrylic Painting, Copper Body, Gemstones, Gold Gilded
Lokeshwor, also known as Avalokiteshvara, is the Bodhisattva of Compassion, revered across all schools of Buddhism. He is traditionally depicted in various forms, including standing, seated, and with multiple heads and arms, all symbolizing his ubiquitous activity in alleviating suffering. His primary vow is to postpone his own Buddhahood until all sentient beings are free from suffering, making him a central figure for those seeking guidance in compassion and selfless service.