Himalayan Handmade Four Armed Bhutadamara | Protector of the Dharma
This handmade statue of four armed Bhutadamara stands at 13.8”/35cm (Height) and 10”/25.5cm (Base). It is made up of a copper body with 24k gold gilding. Designed by talented Nepalese artisans, this detailed sculpture is ideal for altars, meditation areas, or as a meaningful decor item for individuals seeking awareness in their daily lives.
His bulging eyes, sharp fangs, and fiery eyebrows symbolize his fierce determination to destroy ignorance and protect spiritual practitioners. His blue body represents his vajra nature, symbolizing indestructibility and the transformation of anger into wisdom. Bone ornaments and skull garlands signify impermanence and mastery over ego and fear. The right hand holds a vajra, symbolizing spiritual power to annihilate ignorance. The left hand lasso to bind harmful forces. A warrior-like stance with one leg bent forward and the other extended backward, symbolizing readiness and active engagement in protecting the Dharma. Fiery halo represents purification and transformation through wisdom. He is in Bhutadamara Mudra, which is specifically associated with subduing spirits and harmful forces. This gesture is characterized by the crossing of wrists, with the palms facing outward and the little fingers linked, forming a chain-like shape. The mudra resembles Garuda's wings and symbolizes a threatening yet protective stance, aimed at taming unruly spirits and dispelling negativity.
Size: 13.8”/35cm (Height) x 10”/25.5cm (Base)
Weight: 4.002 kg
Materials: 24K Gold Gilded, Acrylic Paintings, Copper Body
Bhutadamara holds significant importance in Vajrayana Buddhism, particularly within the Sakya tradition, as a fierce manifestation of Vajrapani, the Bodhisattva of Power. He is revered as the "Tamer of Spirits" and serves as a protector deity, safeguarding practitioners from spiritual obstacles, negative entities, and harmful forces while facilitating their journey toward enlightenment.
