Maa Syamatara Boddhisattva Idol for Compassion and Protection | Traditional Tibetan Buddhist Art
The Green Tara Statue, also known as Syamatara Bodhisattva Idol, represents compassion, swiftness, and the protective energy of a compassionate mother. Standing 13.2"/33.5cm tall with a base of 9.4"/24cm and weighing 3.39 kg, this statue is made of 24K gold gilded copper and embellished with gold and acrylic paintings that radiate spiritual significance.
As depicted, Green Tara is 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 seeking guidance.
Size: 13.2”/33.5cm (Height) x 9.4”/24cm (Base)
Weight: 3.39 kg
Material: 24K Gold Gilded, Gold & Acrylic Paintings, Copper Body
Green Tara, also known as Syamatara, is a highly adored deity in Tibetan Buddhism who represents active compassion and prompt help. She is referred to as the "Mother of Liberation" and is invoked to remove impediments, protect from harm, and soothe anxiety and pain. Green Tara is generally represented as a lovely young woman with a calm smile, seated with one leg outstretched and poised to spring into action, holding a blue lotus, which represents purity and compassion. Her methods are centered on developing compassion, obtaining protection, and conquering personal and external challenges.
