Description
Handmade Statue of Vairocana on a Snow Lion
This magnificent Statue of Vairocana on a Snow Lion is a masterful representation of cosmic wisdom and spiritual power in Tibetan Buddhism. Measuring 13.4” (34 cm) in height with a 15” (38 cm) base and weighing 9.27 kg, it is crafted from copper, adorned with 24K gold gilding, and enhanced with detailed acrylic paintings. Expertly handcrafted by skilled Nepali artisans, this sacred piece brings a commanding and inspiring presence to altars, meditation spaces, or personal spiritual collections.
In its iconography, Vairocana is depicted riding on a snow lion, symbolizing fearlessness and the triumph of wisdom over ignorance. He wears an ushnisha, representing his enlightened mind, and his middle hands are in the Dharmachakra mudra, symbolizing the turning of the Wheel of Dharma. Seated on a lotus base, his right leg steps on a lotus flower, reflecting spiritual purity and the manifestation of enlightened energy. This depiction embodies Vairocana’s role as the cosmic Buddha, representing the essence of all Buddhas and the principle of universal wisdom.
Size: 13.4”/34cm (Height) x 15”/38cm (Base)
Weight: 9.27 kg
Material: 24K Gold Gilded, Acrylic Paintings, Copper Body
Vairocana is considered the cosmic Buddha in Mahayana and Vajrayana Buddhism, representing the universal aspect of Buddhahood and the embodiment of absolute wisdom and emptiness. He is often seen as the source from which all other Buddhas emanate.