The practice of Avalokiteshvara or Chenrezig statue is encouraged to develop a calm and compassionate heart. Compassion is the root foundation for excelling in the Buddhist path. In a beautiful gesture, he clasps his two front hands in front of his jewel-draped heart. He holds a lotus in his left hand and a crystal rosary in his upper right palm, symbolizing the never-ending cycle. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- Size: 30" /48 cm (Height) x 7.8"/ 24 cm (Width) Weight: 5.9 kg Medium: 24K Gold, Copper Body, Precious Corals, and Turquoise
