Description
Wrathful Mahakala Bernakchen Statue: Fierce Protector of Dharma
This Wrathful Mahakala Bernakchen Statue stands at 8.86”/22.5cm in height and 6.69”/17cm at the base, with a weight of 1.73 kg. Crafted from a copper body, this sculpture is beautifully enhanced with gold and acrylic painting, giving it a striking and sacred appearance. Handcrafted by expert Nepalese artisans, the statue reflects the powerful artistic tradition of Himalayan Buddhist craftsmanship through its expressive form, detailed surface work, and refined finishing. Its compact yet commanding presence makes it an appropriate addition to protector shrines, Buddhist altars, meditation spaces, or sacred collections.
In this statue, Mahakala Bernakchen is depicted in his wrathful protector form, expressing fierce energy and unwavering strength. His intense expression and powerful posture represent his role as a guardian of the Dharma, appearing in a wrathful form to remove obstacles and protect practitioners on the spiritual path. The detailed gold and acrylic painting highlights the facial features, ornaments, and sacred details of the figure, enhancing the dynamic character of the sculpture. His wrathful appearance is not meant to show anger in an ordinary sense, but rather the forceful compassion used to overcome negativity, ignorance, and harmful influences.
Size: 8.86”/22.5cm (Height) x 6.69”/17cm (Base)
Weight: 1.73 kg
Material: Copper Body, Gold and Acrylic Painting
Mahakala Bernakchen, known as "The Black Cloak Mahakala," is a principal protector deity in Tibetan Buddhism, especially revered within the Karma Kagyu lineage. His fierce manifestation represents the compassionate activity of enlightened beings who actively overcome all obstacles to spiritual practice and guard the purity of the Dharma. He is an emanation of Avalokiteshvara, appearing in this wrathful form to subdue negative forces and provide unwavering protection to practitioners.