Guru Rinpoche Copper Statue with Gold & Acrylic Embellishments - Beacon of Spiritual Awakening
Experience the powerful presence of our Guru Rinpoche Lotus-Born Sculpture, a memorial to the esteemed founder of Tibetan Buddhism. This nine-inch-tall statue embodies the essence of Guru Rinpoche, also called Padmasambhava, who arrived on a lotus blossom to herald the beginning of Buddhism in Tibet. This sculpture serves as a focal point for meditation on the path to enlightenment and a source of inspiration for Buddhist artists, practitioners, and seekers of spirituality.
The gold & acrylic paintings enhance the statue's vibrancy, bringing to life the colors and textures of his traditional attire and the sacred objects representing his teachings and miracles.
Guru Rinpoche is depicted in a dynamic pose, seated on a lotus base, symbolizing his pure and miraculous birth in the heart of a lotus flower, untouched by the mundane world. This representation embodies his mastery over the spiritual and material realms, offering all beings protection, wisdom, and guidance.
Size: 9"/23cm (Height) x 5.1"/13cm (Base)
Weight: 1.35 kg
Material: 24K Gold Gilded, Gold & Acrylic Paintings, Copper Body
A key figure in Tibetan Buddhism, Guru Rinpoche, also known as Padmasambhava, is regarded by his devotees as the "Second Buddha." He is credited with introducing Buddhism to Tibet in the eighth century, and his teachings served as the basis for establishing the Nyingma school. The many temples and holy places that Guru Rinpoche dedicated throughout the Himalayas bear witness to his legacy, and his teachings still inspire spiritual practice and devotion. His extraordinary life story, replete with tales of transcendence and transformation, illuminates the way to emancipation.