Traditional Statue of Atisa | the Great Scholar
The Traditional Statue of Atisa is a powerful representation of his teachings on compassion, wisdom, and the path to enlightenment. This stands at a height of 12.2 inches (31 cm), with a base measuring 9.8 inches (25 cm). Weighing 3.576 kg, this statue is crafted from high-quality materials. The body is made of copper, providing durability and strength, while the statue is 24K gold-gilded, giving it a radiant and sacred appearance. The gold and acrylic paintings enhance the intricate details, highlighting Atisa's revered status as a great Buddhist teacher.
Atisa was a highly esteemed Buddhist master and scholar, and this statue depicts him in a serene appearance sitting on a moon disc lotus seat performing the 'Dharmachakra mudra,' a powerful symbol of the Buddha's teachings. The statue portrays this symbol with reverence and beauty. The beautiful acrylic painting further highlights the statue's delicate features, folds in his robes, pandit hat, and the serene expression on his face.
Size: 12.2”/31cm (Height) x 9.8”/25cm (Base)
Weight: 3.576 kg
Material: 24K Gold Gilded, Gold & Acrylic Paintings, Copper Body
Atisa Dipankara Shrijnana was an 11th-century religious leader from Bangladesh who became an expert in Buddhism. He was invited to Tibet, where he played a crucial role in reviving and reforming Buddhism. Atisa's teachings emphasized compassion and the aspiration to attain enlightenment for the benefit of all beings. He introduced the Three Trainings and the Six Perfections to Tibetan Buddhism, and his influence is still felt in the Gelugpa school of Tibetan Buddhism and Buddhist thought and practiced throughout Asia.
