Traditional Handmade Statue of Atisa | Emphasis on Compassion
The Handmade Statue of Atisa
measures 14.4 inches (36.5 cm) in height and 12.2 inches (31 cm) at its base, with a weight of 5.29 kg. Crafted from a copper body, it features exquisite 24K gold gilding and intricate gold and acrylic paintings, adding a rich, luxurious finish. The combination of materials highlights both its artistic beauty and durability, making it a striking piece of craftsmanship.
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 beautiful acrylic painting further highlights the statue's delicate features, folds in his robes, pandit hat, and the serene expression on his face.
Size: 14.4”/36.5cm (Height) x 12.2”/31cm (Base)
Weight: 5.29 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.