13 Inches Tibetan Leader Atisa Statue | 24K Gold-Gilded Copper Statue
This Tibetan Leader Atisa Dipamkara statue, masterfully handcrafted in Nepal, honors the revered Buddhist scholar and teacher who played a pivotal role in reviving and spreading Buddhism in Tibet. Seated in a meditative posture, this statue is 13”/33cm (Height) x 8.7”/22cm (Base) Weight: 4.1 kg. Sculpted from pure copper and gilded in 24K gold, this statue is adorned with intricate gold and acrylic paintings.
Atisa was a highly esteemed Buddhist master and scholar, and this statue depicts him in a serene appearance sitting on a moon disc lotus seat performing the 'Dharmachakra mudra,' a powerful symbol of the Buddha's teachings. The statue portrays this symbol with reverence and beauty. The statue's fine features, such as the folds in his robes, pandit hat, and the serene expression on his face, are further highlighted by the beautiful acrylic painting.
Size: 13”/33cm (Height) x 8.7”/22cm (Base)
Weight: 4.1 kg
Material: 24K Gold Gilded, Gold & Acrylic Paintings, Copper Body
Atisa Dipankara Shrijnana was an 11th-century religious leader from Bangladesh who became an expert in Buddhism. He was invited to Tibet, where he played a crucial role in reviving and reforming Buddhism. Atisa's teachings emphasized compassion and the aspiration to attain enlightenment for the benefit of all beings. He introduced the Three Trainings and the Six Perfections to Tibetan Buddhism, and his influence is still felt in the Gelugpa school of Tibetan Buddhism and Buddhist thought and practiced throughout Asia.
