15" Guru Padmasambhava Statue Seated on Pedestal From Nepal

•

Easy Returns

Return within 7 days of
order delivery.See T&Cs

Fully Insured

All orders are fully insured
to ensure peace of mind.

100% Handmade

All products are
MADE IN INDIA.

15" Guru Padmasambhava Statue Seated on Pedestal From Nepal

Email

Whatsapp

Facebook

Pinterest

Twitter

Copy link

Name: 15" Guru Padmasambhava Statue Seated on Pedestal From Nepal
Brand: Exotic India
SKU: MIU273
Price: 1960.00 USD
Availability: InStock

$1837.50

$2450

25% off

Includes any tariffs and taxes

The great master for countless students who are led on the arduous path of their lives by the teacher's enlightened light is Padmasambhava, the lotus-born instructor of Himalayan Buddhism. The ornately decorated, gilded copper statue of Padmasambhava from Nepal shows the mighty teacher in an emotional state, wearing his defining characteristics ornamented with minute patterns and stones. In this icon, Padmasambhava is depicted holding a vajra, a pot of ambrosia, and a staff with swinging strings. He is seated on a lotus platform with a distinctive delineation of petals.

Notify me when this item is available

Specifications

	MIU273
	COPPER GILDED WITH GOLD
	Height: 15 inch
	Width: 9.5 inch
	Depth: 7.5 inch
	Weight 4.50 kg

Delivery and Return Policies

	Usually ships in 25 days
	Returns and Exchanges accepted within 7 days
	Free Delivery

Easy Returns

Return within 7 days of
order delivery.See T&Cs

Fully Insured

All orders are fully insured
to ensure peace of mind.

100% Handmade

All products are
MADE IN INDIA.

Embodiment of Awakened Wisdom

This exquisite statue captures the serene and powerful presence of Guru Padmasambhava, also known as the "Lotus-Born." Revered as the second Buddha in Tibetan Buddhism, Guru Rinpoche is credited with bringing Buddhism to Tibet in the 8th century, transforming the land through his wisdom, compassion, and mastery of tantric practices. This magnificent representation, crafted from copper and gilded with pure gold, radiates an aura of spiritual authority and profound peace, making it a truly exceptional piece for any practitioner or admirer of Tibetan art and philosophy.

A Masterpiece from the Himalayas

Handcrafted in Nepal, a land steeped in spiritual heritage and renowned for its skilled artisans, this statue embodies the pinnacle of traditional craftsmanship. The intricate details, from the serene expression on Guru Padmasambhava's face to the flowing robes and the symbolic implements he holds, speak to generations of artistic devotion. The lustrous gold gilding enhances the divine radiance of the figure, symbolizing enlightenment, purity, and the luminous nature of the mind. The lotus pedestal upon which he is seated is a potent symbol in Buddhist iconography, representing purity, spiritual awakening, and the transcendence of suffering, as the lotus grows untainted from muddy waters.

Iconography and Meaning

Guru Padmasambhava is depicted here in his characteristic serene yet commanding posture. He is often shown with a serene smile, third eye, and a wrathful expression to conquer obstacles and negativities. In one hand, he traditionally holds a vajra (a ritual thunderbolt), symbolizing indestructibility and the ultimate reality. In the other, he might hold a skull cup filled with nectar, representing the conquest of ignorance and the elixir of immortality. The khatvanga, a symbolic staff often adorned with skulls or other emblems, is also a common attribute, signifying his mastery over the forces of existence and his role as a protector against evil spirits and obstacles on the path to enlightenment. This statue, with its detailed rendering of these attributes, serves as a powerful reminder of Guru Rinpoche's teachings and his protective blessings.

A Beacon of Spiritual Devotion

This statue is more than just a beautiful object; it is a tangible connection to a rich spiritual tradition. It can serve as a focal point for meditation, prayer, and contemplation, inviting the blessings and wisdom of Guru Padmasambhava into your space. Whether placed in a home altar, meditation room, or a personal sanctuary, this gilded copper representation of the Lotus-Born Guru offers a profound sense of peace, protection, and inspiration, connecting you to the heart of Buddhist practice and the enduring power of spiritual awakening.

How are Nepalese copper statues made?

Nepalese statues and sculptures are best known for their unique small religious figures and ritual paraphernalia for over two thousand years. These are mainly cast in copper alloy. Nepal draws influences from the artistic styles of Buddhism and Hinduism, and therefore the sculptors of the country specialize in making the icons of both these religions. Over the years, Nepalese sculptures evolved into their own distinctive iconography. Some characteristic features of these sculptures that differ from other pieces are exaggerated physical postures, youthful and sensual features, languid eyes, wider faces having serene expressions, and ornate flourishes. The Buddhist deity icons of Nepal have tremendous demand in countries such as China and Tibet for ritual purposes in their temples and monasteries.

Nepalese statues and sculptures have a high copper content and therefore develop a slightly reddish patina on the surface as they age. However, the most unique feature of Nepalese copper statues is their decorative detailing. The pieces are heavily gilded and sometimes inlaid with semi-precious stones. This embellishment protects them from getting tarnished. The traditional lost-wax method for casting Nepalese copper statues remains the most practiced technique in Nepal for many centuries. This process involves many steps and requires skilled artists.

The first step in lost-wax sculpting is to make a wax replica of the desired Buddhist deity to be cast in copper. This replica is created by hand and therefore needs excellent artistic skills otherwise fine features will be lacking.

Once the wax replica is made, it is then coated with a special mixture of clay with a brush. This layer of clay is hardened when left to dry. A small hole is made on the base of the wax mould so that the wax flows away when it is heated.

At this stage, a hollow mould in the shape of the deity is obtained.

This is the time to pour liquid copper into the hollow mould which is then allowed to cool and harden inside a container of cold water. When the liquid metal has hardened, the mould is removed and the statue within is revealed.

The artist works on the details of the statue using various tools. It is then polished to get a shiny and lustrous surface.

Now comes the most important part of Nepalese art which is gold gilding. This is done by the traditional fire gilding method. A mixture of mercury and 18K gold is applied on the surface of the statue and heat is applied using a flame torch. The result is that mercury evaporates along with impurities, leaving a pure 24K gold finish.

The lost-wax method of sculpting is the most preferred technique

for artists to cast a metallic statue having intricate details. Since Nepalese copper sculptures require extraneous effort for giving a majestic look by adding special embellishments, it takes several weeks to complete one masterpiece. A 24K gold gilded copper sculpture retains its brilliant luster for many years and appears as like before. Nepalese sculptures continue to remain one of the finest specimens of the art of the East that have a strong aesthetic appeal that other sculptures cannot match.