Description
Embracing Wisdom: A Sacred Statue of Buddha Samanthabhadra with Consort
The radiant statue of Buddha Samanthabhadra with Consort beautifully encapsulates the profound essence of enlightened union. This 22cm high, hand-gilded copper Buddhist art piece showcases the primordial Buddha in an inseparable embrace with his consort, Samanthabhadrī, powerfully symbolizing the ultimate reality of non-duality. Its serene presence makes it a truly profound addition to any spiritual decor.
This exquisite statue captures Samantabhadra united with his consort, embodying the powerful blend of wisdom (prajñā) and skillful means (upāya) central to Vajrayana Buddhism. Samantabhadra sits in the serene dhyāna mudrā, a gesture of deep meditation and spiritual harmony, while embracing his consort. She holds a skullcup (kapāla), symbolizing the transformation of illusions into insight, and a kartika, a ritual knife that severs ego and ignorance. Both wear ushnishas, marks of their enlightened nature, and rest upon a moon disc lotus base, representing purity and the blossoming of spiritual awakening beyond worldly attachments.
Size: 8.66”/22cm (Height) x 7.09”/18cm (Base)
Weight: 2.18 kg
Material: 24K Gold Gilded, Copper Body, Gold and Acrylic Paintings
Samantabhadra, the bodhisattva of kindness and joy in Mahayana Buddhism, often appears alongside Shakyamuni Buddha and Manjushri, riding either a majestic three-headed elephant or a single-headed, six-tusked elephant. Revered as the guardian of Mount Emei in China’s Sichuan province, he embodies the cosmic Buddha Vairocana in Vajrayana traditions. Known as Puxian in Chinese and Fugen in Japanese, this golden statue captures his serene presence and spiritual significance, making it a captivating piece of Buddhist art that tells a timeless story of compassion and enlightenment.