Handmade Vajrayana Master Guru Rinpoche Statue | Lotus Born Master
Vajrayana Master Guru Rinpoche Sculpture stands 18.3 inches (46.5 cm) tall with a base measuring 13.4 inches (34 cm) and weighs 8.56 kilograms. It is expertly crafted from copper and gold and acrylic paintings that highlight the intricate details of the figure. Representing the revered Lotus Born Master, Guru Rinpoche is venerated as the founder of Tibetan Buddhism and a powerful spiritual guide. This statue captures his serene and wise expression, making it an ideal centerpiece for meditation, devotion, or spiritual inspiration.
Guru Rinpoche is seated on a Lotus Throne. The lotus symbolizes purity and spiritual awakening, referencing his miraculous birth from a lotus flower. Guru Rinpoche is typically depicted wearing a distinctive lotus hat. The hat often has five petals, symbolizing the five Buddha families, and three points representing the three kayas (bodies of enlightenment). He holds a five-pronged vajra (dorje) in his Right hand, symbolizing mastery over wisdom and compassion and the annihilation of harmful forces. In His Left hand, he holds a kapala (skull cup) filled with a long-life vase brimming with nectar, representing the transformative power of wisdom. Khatvanga, cradled in his left arm, represents his consort Mandarava and the integration of skillful means and wisdom.
Size: 18.3”/46.5cm (Height) x 13.4”/34cm (Base)
Weight: 8.56 kg
Material: Gold & Acrylic Paintings, Copper Body
Guru Rinpoche, also known as Padmasambhava, is a revered figure in Tibetan Buddhism. His iconography reflects his enlightened qualities, spiritual attainments, and central role in the transmission of Vajrayana Buddhism. His name, Padmasambhava, means "Born from the Lotus," symbolizing his miraculous birth and spiritual purity. In his role as the teacher of Tibetan Buddhism, Guru Rinpoche is associated with the Nyingma tradition, which holds him as the founding figure. He is believed to have meditated in various sacred places throughout Tibet, and his teachings focused on both compassion and wisdom, leading beings toward enlightenment.