Statue of Guru Tsyoke Dorje | Tibetan Buddhist Master
The Statue of Guru Tsyoke Dorje measures 6.9 inches (17.5 cm) in height and 4.7 inches (12 cm) in diameter at the base, with a weight of 0.76 kilograms. Made from copper and adorned with gold electroplating, it features intricate acrylic paintings that highlight the master’s serene presence. This finely detailed piece makes a meaningful addition to altars, meditation spaces, or personal spiritual collections.
Guru Tsokye Dorje is depicted wearing a distinctive lotus hat, often adorned with five petals representing the five wisdoms, and sometimes featuring a sun and moon, symbolizing the union of method and wisdom. He holds a vajra (dorje) in his right hand, representing indestructible wisdom and the unbreakable nature of enlightenment. In his left hand, he has a skull cup containing a vase filled with the nectar of immortality, signifying his mastery over death and the transmutation of obstacles. Resting against his left shoulder is a katvanga, a tantric staff adorned with symbolic elements such as three severed heads, representing the transformation of ignorance, desire, and aversion into wisdom. His form is surrounded by a radiant halo, emphasizing his enlightened presence and spiritual power.
Size: 6.9”/17.5cm (Height) x 4.7”/12cm (Base)
Weight: 0.76 kg
Material: Gold Electroplated, Gold & Acrylic Paintings, Copper Body
Guru Tsokye Dorje, also known as Guru Padmasambhava in his Lotus-Born Form, is a revered tantric master and one of the eight manifestations (tshogs sku) of Guru Rinpoche (Padmasambhava) in Vajrayana Buddhism. He embodies the union of wisdom and compassion, having been born spontaneously from a lotus flower in Lake Dhanakosha, fulfilling a prophecy of Shantarakshita. Known for his profound realization and miraculous abilities, Guru Tsokye Dorje is closely associated with the Nyingma tradition of Tibetan Buddhism, where he is honored as a great teacher and dharma protector. His teachings and blessings continue to inspire practitioners on the path to enlightenment, particularly within the Tibetan and Himalayan spiritual contexts.
