Symbol of Healing and Protection Green Tara Bodhisattva Statue of Active Compassion
This magnificent Green Tara figure, measuring 17.5"/44.5 cm tall with a base of 12.2"/31 cm and weighing 7.94 kg, is a gem of traditional workmanship. The statue is handcrafted in Nepal, with the copper body delicately embellished with triple layers of 24K gold gilding, deeply engraved carving, and intricate acrylic & gold paintings.
Green Tara is often shown seated on a lotus throne with her right leg typically extended forward, signifying her active compassion and willingness to help. Her hands express profound meaning through their gestures: the right hand is displayed in the "gesture of giving" (Varada Mudra), symbolizing her boundless generosity and willingness to provide blessings. Meanwhile, her left hand delicately holds a blue lotus (Utpala), a symbol of purity and spiritual awakening, offering protection and reassurance to those who seek her guidance.
Size: 17.5”/44.5cm (Height) x 12.2”/31cm (Base)
Weight: 7.94 kg
Material: 24K Gold Gilded, Gold and Acrylic Paintings, Copper Body
Green Tara, also known as Shyama Tara or Arya Tara, is a revered female Buddha in Mahayana and Vajrayana Buddhism, embodying the virtues of active compassion, protection, and spiritual awakening. She is often depicted as a beautiful, green-colored figure, adorned with jewels and seated in a posture of ease, radiating serenity and grace. Green Tara's right hand is in the boon-granting mudra, offering blessings and protection, while her left hand cradles a blossoming utpala (blue lotus), symbolizing purity and spiritual awakening.
