Copper Statue of Green Tara sitting in Meditation

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Copper Statue of Green Tara sitting in Meditation

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Name: Copper Statue of Green Tara sitting in Meditation
Brand: Exotic India
SKU: ZBT05
Price: 660.00 USD
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Green Tara, the majestic deity of Buddhism associated with the compassion of Avalokiteshvara and the powers of Amoghasiddhi is a celestial queen mother for the practitioners of Buddhism. In this copper statue of Green Tara sitting in meditation, she is portrayed as a lovely maiden, exuding exqusiteness. Tara's left hand is raised in the "Vitarka" mudra, or gesture of intelligent dialogue, with her right hand open and her fingers pointing downward in the mudra of distributing blessings. During meditation, Buddhists who concentrate on this form of the Green Tara envision many precious gems and gifts emerging from her hand as a symbol of her boundless giving.

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Specifications

	ZBT05
	Copper Statue
	Height: 9 inch
	Width: 7 inch
	Depth: 4.5 inch
	Weight 1.78 kg

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The Bodhisattva of Compassion

This exquisitely crafted statue depicts Green Tara, a revered figure in Tibetan Buddhism known as the "Mother of Liberation." She is instantly recognizable in her seated posture, representing a readiness to spring into action to aid those who call upon her. The delicate details of her face express a serene compassion, while her posture embodies both grace and unwavering strength. She is the embodiment of active compassion, always ready to offer comfort and assistance to those in need. The crafting process itself is a devotion. Through careful manipulation, the artist's dedication mirrors the spiritual depth of the deity they depict. The copper glows warmly, catching the light and bringing a sense of vitality to the representation. The statue reflects not only an artistic achievement but a spiritual practice.

The Legend of Tara

Tara is believed to have originated from the tears of Avalokiteśvara, the Bodhisattva of Compassion, as he wept over the suffering of the world. From these tears sprang a lotus, and from that lotus emerged Tara. This origin story emphasizes her role as an active force of compassion, born from empathy and dedicated to alleviating suffering. Another legend tells of a princess named Yeshe Dawa who vowed to continue working for the benefit of all beings until samsara, the cycle of rebirth, was emptied. Advised to pray to be reborn as a man to increase her effectiveness, she refused, declaring that there was no reason why she could not attain enlightenment in female form and continue to liberate beings. She then practiced intensely and ultimately attained enlightenment as Tara, vowing to always be reborn as a woman to serve others.

Iconography and Symbolism

Tara's right hand is often shown in the varada mudra, the gesture of giving or generosity, symbolizing her willingness to grant blessings and aid to those who seek her help. Her left hand holds the stem of a lotus flower, symbolizing purity, spiritual awakening, and the potential for all beings to achieve enlightenment. The ornamentation that adorns her form, including the crown and jewelry, are not merely decorative, but also symbolic. They represent her elevated spiritual status as a bodhisattva and the various qualities she embodies, such as wisdom, compassion, and skillful means. The lotus throne upon which she sits signifies her detachment from worldly concerns and her ability to transcend suffering. This statue serves as a reminder of our own potential for compassion and the importance of actively working to alleviate the suffering of others. It is a beautiful addition to any home or meditation space, inviting a sense of peace, wisdom, and unwavering support.

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.