Description Guru Padmasambhava, also known as Guru Rinpoche, is one of the most important figures in Tibetan Buddhism. Revered as the “Second Buddha,” he is credited with establishing Buddhism in Tibet and is honored as the “Protector in the Dark Age,” believed to offer guidance, protection, and blessings during times of difficulty. He is commonly depicted holding a vajra, symbolizing indestructible wisdom, and a skull cup, representing the transformation of ignorance into enlightenment and the realization of non-duality. The imagery depicted in the Tibetan statue provides a guide for the elaborate visualizations that one uses in Tibetan Buddhist practice. In Tibetan homes and monasteries, statues are considered sacred objects and are often placed above shrines. About This Statue This masterpiece is handcrafted using the traditional lost-wax casting method, followed by detailed hand engraving all over the body to refine facial features, ornaments, and symbolic elements. These traditional techniques ensure accuracy to Buddhist iconography while creating a durable and meaningful statue suitable for altars and meditation spaces. Dimension: Height: 16.75″ with khatvanga Height: 14.75″ without khatvanga Breath: 9.5 inches Width: 7.5 inches Weight: 4.2 kg Made of: Copper, 24k gold and acrylic paint.
