Tibetan Buddhism Tantric Buddhist Palden Lhamo Sculpture | A Sacred Guardian of Buddhist Teachings
The Tantric Buddhist Palden Lhamo Statue is an example of Tibetan workmanship. A huge and significant addition to your sacred place or collection, the statue stands 14.2 inches (36 cm) tall with a base width of 11.8 inches (30 cm) and weighs 5.36 kg.
Her iconography is intricate and deeply symbolic, representing her fiery personality and protective abilities. Palden Lhamo is shown with a vengeful look, complete with bared fangs and bulging eyes, signifying her unwavering will to defeat ignorance and evil forces. She rides a mule, symbolizing her quick mobility over all realms, and wields a skull cup and a trident, denoting her control over life and death. Her distinctive saddle, created from her own son's flayed skin, demonstrates her willingness to make significant sacrifices for the benefit of the Dharma.
Size: 14.2”/36cm (Height) x 11.8”/30cm (Base)
Weight: 5.36 kg
Material: 24K Gold Gilded, Gold & Acrylic Paintings, Copper Body
Paldan Lhamo, one of Tibetan Buddhism's most respected protectress goddesses, is noted for her terrifying and formidable appearance. She represents the strong devotion to protect the Dharma as the female guardian of Lhasa's famed Jokhang Temple. Her image is frequently invoked for courage in conquering spiritual and material problems, and she is particularly revered as a protector against evil and a supporter of just causes. Her ferocious appearance in this statue is not only a tribute to her protective strength, but also an encouragement for spiritual resilience and unflinching perseverance.
