Historical Samantha Bhadra with Consort Statue | Oxidized Copper Body
This statue of Samantabhadra in union with his consort, Samantabhadri, is meticulously handcrafted in Nepal. Made from an oxidized copper body. This statue is sitting 12.2 inches in height with a base width of 9.6 inches and weighs 4.64 kg; this piece embodies the essence of primordial enlightenment and the union of wisdom and compassion. Samantabhadra is known as the Primordial Buddha in the Nyingma tradition.
This statue depicts a profound representation of the union of skillful means (upaya) and wisdom (prajna). Samantabhadra represents compassionate action, while Samantabhadri represents the essence of wisdom. Together, they depict the way to ultimate truth and liberation. Their serene expressions demonstrate enlightenment, free of the dualities of existence, while the lotus base on which they sit represents purity and transcendence. This religious sculpture is ideal for personal altars, meditation spaces, or spiritual collections, establishing a profound sense of peace and enlightenment in any environment.
Size: 12.2”/31cm (Height) x 9.6”/24.5cm (Base)
Weight: 4.64 kg
Material: Oxidized Copper Body
In Mahayana Buddhism, Samantabhadra is a bodhisattva (buddha-to-be) representing benevolence or happiness. He is frequently depicted in a triad with Shakyamuni (the Buddha) and the bodhisattva Manjushri, either on a three-headed elephant or a single-headed elephant with six tusks. In China, he is the patron deity of Mount Emei, located in the province of Sichuan. He is regarded as the manifestation of Vairocana, the cosmic Buddha, in Vajrayana, or Tantric Buddhism. In Chinese, he is known as Puxian, while in Japanese, he is known as Fugen.
