Traditional Statue of Chenrezig | The Compassionate Protector of All Beings
The Traditional Statue of Chenrezig, the Bodhisattva of Compassion, stands 13 inches (33 cm) in height, with a base measuring 9.1 inches (23 cm). Weighing 3.39 kg, this beautifully crafted piece exudes both grace and spiritual significance. The figure is made from oxidized copper, gilded in 24K gold to give it a luminous and divine glow. Intricate gold and acrylic paintings adorn the body, enhancing the delicate features of Chenrezig’s thousand arms, each symbolizing compassion and mercy. This artwork serves as a powerful symbol of peace, love, and compassion, capturing the essence of the compassionate deity in traditional Tibetan Buddhist art.
The deity sits on a moon-disc lotus seat. A crystal rosary in the upper right hand symbolizes the never-ending cycle of life, death, and regeneration. The lotus in the upper left hand represents the deity's role in assisting mankind to overcome adversity and unpleasant conditions, including hellish realms. The lower hands are gently put in a namaste motion, grasping a wish-fulfilling Jewel. The deity's gentle and calm expression symbolizes compassion and calmness.
Size: 13”/33cm (Height) x 9.1”/23cm (Base)
Weight: 3.39 kg
Material: 24K Gold Gilded, Gold & Acrylic Paintings, Oxidized Copper Body
Chenrezig (Avalokiteshvara) is a central figure in Mahayana Buddhism, revered for his compassion. He is often depicted with multiple arms, each representing a facet of his loving kindness and his readiness to provide help. His mantra, Om Mani Padme Hum, is one of the most widely recited in Buddhism, embodying the essence of the Bodhisattva’s promise to aid all beings.
