Tibet’s Buddhist Scholar Atisa Statue | Spiritual Home Decor
The Buddhist Scholar Atisa Statue stands at a height of 13 inches (33 cm) with a base width of 9.4 inches (24 cm). This representation is crafted with a copper body and adorned with 24K gold gilding, giving it a radiant appearance. Enhanced further with gold and acrylic paintings, the statue embodies a spiritual significance.
Atisa was a highly esteemed Buddhist master and scholar, and this statue depicts him in a serene appearance sitting on a moon disc lotus seat performing the 'Dharmachakra mudra,' a powerful symbol of the Buddha's teachings. The statue portrays this symbol with reverence and beauty. The statue's fine features, such as the folds in his robes, pandit hat, and the serene expression on his face, are further highlighted by the beautiful acrylic painting.
Size: 13”/33cm (Height) x 9.4”/24cm (Base)
Weight: 3.62 kg
Material: 24K Gold Gilded, Gold & Acrylic Paintings, Copper Body
Atisa Dipankara Shrijnana was an 11th-century religious leader from Bangladesh who became an expert in Buddhism. He was invited to Tibet, where he played a crucial role in reviving and reforming Buddhism. Atisa's teachings emphasized compassion and the aspiration to attain enlightenment for the benefit of all beings. He introduced the Three Trainings and the Six Perfections to Tibetan Buddhism, and his influence is still felt in the Gelugpa school of Tibetan Buddhism and Buddhist thought and practiced throughout Asia.
