Master of Tantric Master Guru Rinpoche Figurine | Lotus Born Deity
This statue of Tantric Master Guru Rinpoche is 14.4”/36.5cm high and has a base width of 9.4”/24cm. It weighs 3.99 kg and is made from 24K gold gilding, gold and acrylic paintings, an oxidized copper body, and gemstones. Seated on a lotus disc, Padmasambhava embodies purity and enlightenment, showcasing his ability to transcend the distractions and illusions of the material world. His right hand holds the vajra, symbolizing indestructible wisdom that worldly forces cannot shake. In contrast, his left hand holds a skull cup attached to a nectar vase, representing immortality and the offering of wisdom to sentient beings. Additionally, the skull cup symbolizes his mastery over the cycle of birth and death, offering spiritual sustenance to those seeking liberation. In his other hand, he holds the khatvanga trident, a significant and powerful symbol.
The trident’s three prongs represent the Three Jewels of Buddhism—the Buddha, the Dharma, and the Sangha—symbolizing Guru Rinpoche's unwavering commitment to these foundational principles. The trident also signifies victory over ignorance and the destruction of the three poisons: ignorance, desire, and aversion. It serves as a protective tool, safeguarding practitioners from harmful external and internal forces, while also symbolizing the integration of wisdom, compassion, and skillful means in the tantric path. Guru Rinpoche’s iconography conveys his role as a protector and liberator, capable of overcoming both spiritual and worldly obstacles, guiding practitioners toward enlightenment through his teachings and powerful symbolic presence.
Size: 14.4”/36.5cm (Height) x 9.4”/24cm (Base)
Weight: 3.99 kg
Material: 24K Gold Gilded, Gold & Acrylic Paintings, Oxidized Copper Body, Gemstones
Guru Rinpoche, also known as Padmasambhava, is one of the most venerated figures in Tibetan Buddhism. Believed to have introduced Buddhism to Tibet in the 8th century, he is regarded as the "Second Buddha." His teachings combine wisdom, compassion, and transformative power, guiding practitioners toward liberation. Guru Rinpoche’s iconography—vajra, skull cup, and trident—symbolizes his mastery over obstacles and his ability to dispel ignorance and negativity. He is invoked as a protector and spiritual guide, offering blessings of insight and enlightenment.
