Embracing Longevity: White Tara Sacred Longevity Icon of Compassion
Handcrafted in Nepal, this sacred White Tara longevity icon embodies compassion, healing, protection, and the blessings of long life. Standing 15.5 cm (6.1 inches) tall with an 11.5 cm (4.5 inches) base and weighing 0.59 kg, it is expertly formed from a solid copper body and adorned with radiant 24K gold gilding and detailed acrylic painting, showcasing the refined artistry and traditional techniques of Himalayan craftsmanship. The intricate details highlight White Tara’s serene expression, graceful posture, and symbolic attributes, reflecting her revered role as the compassionate deity of longevity, healing, and the alleviation of suffering. This finely crafted sculpture serves as a meaningful centerpiece for Buddhist altars, meditation spaces, or sacred collections, inspiring devotion, inner peace, spiritual well-being, and the cultivation of compassion and wisdom.
White Tara, the Bodhisattva of Longevity, Healing, and Compassion, is depicted seated gracefully upon a lotus pedestal in her traditional meditative posture, embodying peace, wisdom, and nurturing compassion. Her left hand rests in her lap holding the vase of long life (kalasha), symbolizing healing nectar, longevity, purification, and the blessings that support physical and spiritual well-being. Her right hand extends outward in the Varada Mudra, the gesture of supreme generosity, representing her compassionate ability to offer blessings, protection, and relief from suffering. Her serene facial expression, elaborate crown, and finely detailed jewelry reflect the enlightened qualities of purity, wisdom, and compassion. The flowing garments, intricate ornaments, and sacred attributes are beautifully enhanced by 24K gold gilding and acrylic painting, showcasing the exceptional craftsmanship and devotion of Himalayan artisans. This sacred statue serves as a powerful meditation and devotional focus, inspiring practitioners to cultivate healing, compassion, inner peace, and the aspiration for a long and meaningful life dedicated to spiritual growth.
Size: 6.1”/15.5cm (Height) x 4.5”/11.5cm (Base)
Weight: 0.59 kg
Material: 24K Gold Gilded, Acrylic Painting, Copper Body
White Tara, or Sitatara, is revered in Tibetan Buddhism as a female Bodhisattva of compassion, often associated with longevity, healing, and the removal of obstacles. She is one of the 21 Taras, embodying maternal protection and a profound desire to alleviate the suffering of all beings. Her practice is especially sought for health and to prolong life.
