Description
Himalayan Vajrayana Icon Machig Labdron | Tantric Master
Vajrayana Icon Machig Labdron stands at 14.6” (37cm) in height with a base measuring 8.7” (22cm), and weighs 2.87 kg. Crafted from a copper body, 24K gold gilding, gold and acrylic paintings, and hand-carved gemstones. Representing the revered Tibetan yogini and founder of the Chöd lineage, this sacred sculpture embodies the essence of feminine wisdom, tantric practice, and spiritual empowerment in Vajrayana Buddhism. Ideal for meditation spaces, altars, or as a centerpiece in a spiritual art collection, this statue is a testament to Nepalese craftsmanship and devotion.
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: 14.6”/37cm (Height) x 8.7”/22cm (Base)
Weight: 2.87 kg
Material: 24K Gold Gilded, Gold & Acrylic Paintings, Copper Body, Handcarved Gemstones
Machig Labdron (1055–1149) is a renowned Tibetan yogini, the founder of the Chöd practice, and a great female master in Tibetan Buddhism. Machig Labdron’s role as a powerful female master, teacher, and yogini embodies wisdom, compassion, and the transformative power of Chöd. Her iconography is a visual teaching, inspiring practitioners to transcend fear, ego, and duality.