Yogini Machig Labdron Statue | Tibetan Buddhist Yogi
The Statue of Yogini Machig Labdron stands 9.1 inches (23 cm) tall with a base measuring 5.5 inches (14 cm), and weighs 1.27 kilograms. It is made of copper, covered with 24K gold gilding. This sculpture, handcrafted by expert Nepalese artisans, elegantly symbolizes the sacred traditions of Himalayan Buddhism, making it an appropriate addition to altars, meditation spaces, or holy collections.
In its iconography, Machig Labdron is shown in a dynamic dancing posture, crowned with a five-skull crown symbolizing the transformation of the five poisons into wisdom. In her right hand, she holds a damaru (hand drum), while in her left hand, she carries a bell, together representing the union of wisdom and method. She stands upon a lotus base, radiating purity, and is encircled by a halo of conches and jewels, which symbolize her enlightened qualities, teachings, and the spreading of the Dharma.
Size: 9.1”/23cm (Height) x 5.5”/14cm (Base)
Weight: 1.27kg
Material: 24K Gold Gilded, Gold & Acrylic Paintings, Copper Body
Machig Labdron, revered as the founder of the Chöd practice in Tibetan Buddhism, was a remarkable female yogini who lived from 1055 to 1149. Born into a noble family in Tibet, she renounced her worldly life to seek spiritual awakening. Through rigorous meditation and ascetic practices, she attained enlightenment under the guidance of her spiritual teacher, Phakchok Dorje. Later, she became the consort of Guru Padmasambhava, contributing significantly to the spread of Vajrayana Buddhism in Tibet. Machig Labdron’s teachings focused on Chöd—a powerful practice aimed at cutting through ego and attachment—offering liberation to both the living and the dead. Her life and wisdom continue to inspire practitioners worldwide, particularly in the Kagyu and Sakya traditions.
