Handcarved Palden Lhamo Fierce Guardian of the Dharma | Beautifully Crafted 24K Gold Gilded Sculpture
Palden Lhamo Fierce Guardian of the Dharma, one of the most powerful wrathful protector deities in Tibetan Buddhism, is an aggressive guardian of the Dharma and the Tibetan people. This beautiful sculpture stands 14.4 inches (36.5 cm) tall, has an 11.8-inch (30 cm) base, and weighs 5.35 kg. Palden Lhamo, made of 24K gold gilding, acrylic paint, and a copper body, symbolizes a strong commitment to preserving Buddhist teachings. She is revered as the only female among the Eight Guardians of the Dharma, and she plays a very important role as the guardian of Lhasa and the Dalai Lama, representing the power and perseverance of feminine energy in the face of adversity.
Her iconography is intricate and deeply symbolic, representing her fiery personality and protective abilities. Palden Lhamo is shown with a vengeful look, complete with bared fangs and bulging eyes, signifying her unwavering will to defeat ignorance and evil forces. She rides a mule, symbolizing her quick mobility over all realms, and wields a skull cup and a trident, denoting her control over life and death. Her distinctive saddle, created from her own son's flayed skin, demonstrates her willingness to make significant sacrifices for the benefit of the Dharma.
Size: 14.4”/36.5 cm (Height) x 11.8”/30 cm (Base)
Weight: 5.35 kg
Material: 24K Gold Gilded, Gold & Acrylic Paintings, Copper Body
Paldan Lhamo, one of Tibetan Buddhism's most respected protectress goddesses, is noted for her terrifying and formidable appearance. She represents the strong devotion to protect the Dharma as the female guardian of Lhasa's famed Jokhang Temple. Her image is frequently invoked for courage in conquering spiritual and material problems, and she is particularly revered as a protector against evil and a supporter of just causes. Her ferocious appearance in this statue is not only a tribute to her protective strength, but also an encouragement for spiritual resilience and unflinching perseverance.
