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Handcrafted Tibetan Deity Machig Labdron Statue | Spiritual Altar Piece
This handcrafted Tibetan Deity Machig Labdron statue measures 10.6”/27cm in height and 7.5”/19cm at the base, weighing 1.37 kg. It is made of copper, covered with a triple layer of 24K gold gilding, and carved with deeply engraved carvings that produce a magnificent 3D-like effect. This sculpture is handcrafted by expert Nepalese artisans, elegantly symbolizes Himalayan Buddhism's sacred traditions, making it an appropriate addition to altars, meditation places, or sacred collections.
Machig Labdron is often shown in a dynamic, dancing posture, symbolizing her mastery over duality and her fearless engagement with all aspects of reality. The left hand holds a bell, representing wisdom and the feminine principle. Her right hand typically holds a damaru (drum), symbolizing the sound of emptiness and the call to the practice of Chöd. Her body is often depicted as youthful and radiant, representing the blissful nature of realization. The halo of flames surrounding her signifies the burning away of ignorance and obstacles, a common feature in depictions of enlightened beings who have overcome all defilements. The lotus base represents purity and the blossoming of enlightenment from the mud of samsara (cyclic existence).
Size: 10.6”/27cm (Height) x 7.5”/19cm (Base)
Weight: 1.37 kg
Material: 24K Gold Gilded, Gold & Acrylic Paintings, Copper Body
Machig Labdron, a Tibetan tantric practitioner, is regarded as the originator of the Chöd practice, which mixes Bonpo and Buddhist principles. Her life's work emphasized ego transcendence, offering a path to enlightenment by combining wisdom and compassion. Machig Labdron, revered as a Dakini or sky dancer, left a legacy of emancipation, urging practitioners to confront their anxieties and attachments to discover ultimate freedom. This statue reminds people of her teachings and encourages them to meditate, ponder, and pursue spiritual progress.