Description
White Tara Goddess Sculpture | Beacon of Compassionate Healing
Handcrafted in Nepal, this White Tara Goddess Sculpture reflects the exceptional skill and traditional craftsmanship of Himalayan artisans. Standing 24.5 cm (9.65 inches) tall with a 16.5 cm (6.5 inches) base and weighing 1.65 kg, it is carefully crafted from a solid copper body and adorned with 24K gold gilding, detailed acrylic painting, and carefully set gemstones. The radiant gold finish, intricate metalwork, painted details, and gemstone embellishments showcase the precision, patience, and dedication of skilled Nepalese artisans. White Tara, also known as Sitatara, is revered in Tibetan Buddhism as a symbol of healing, longevity, and compassionate protection, embodying the gentle and nurturing qualities of enlightened activity. This finely crafted sculpture serves as a meaningful addition to Buddhist altars, meditation spaces, temples, or sacred collections, preserving the rich heritage of Himalayan sacred art and craftsmanship.
White Tara, revered as the Buddha of Healing, Longevity, and Compassion, embodies the enlightened qualities of nurturing compassion, protection, and the extension of life. She is depicted seated gracefully in the full lotus posture (vajra posture), symbolizing deep meditation, stability, and the unwavering nature of awakened awareness. Her distinctive seven eyes—on her face, forehead, palms, and soles—represent her all-seeing compassion and her ability to perceive the suffering of beings throughout all realms. Her right hand extends in the gesture of supreme generosity, symbolizing blessings, healing, and compassionate support, while her left hand holds the stem of a white lotus, representing purity, spiritual awakening, and the unfolding of enlightened wisdom. With her peaceful expression and gentle presence, White Tara serves as a powerful meditation and devotional focus, inspiring practitioners to cultivate inner peace, healing, longevity, and the boundless compassion needed to benefit all beings.
Size: 9.65”/24.5cm (Height) x 6.5”/16.5cm (Base)
Weight: 1.65 kg
Material: 24K Gold Gilded, Acrylic Painting, Copper Body, Gemstones
White Tara is one of the most beloved and revered deities in the Tibetan Buddhist pantheon, cherished for her qualities of universal compassion, profound healing, and the granting of long life. She is uniquely depicted with seven eyes—one on her forehead, and one on each of her palms and soles of her feet—symbolizing her omniscient awareness and her unceasing ability to perceive the suffering of beings across all realms. Her dedicated practice is particularly associated with overcoming illness, increasing vitality, purifying negative karma, and ensuring longevity.