Handcrafted Copper Shakya Mahakala Statue with Intricate Acrylic Paintings | Guardian of the Dharma
The Vajrayana Shakya Mahakala statue, measuring 18.1 inches (46 cm) in height with a 13.4-inch (34 cm) base, is a representation of Shakya Mahakala, a wrathful protector deity in Vajrayana Buddhism. Designed by talented Nepalese artisans, this detailed sculpture is ideal for altars, meditation areas, or as a meaningful decor item for individuals seeking awareness in their daily life.
In Tibetan Buddhism, Shakya Mahakala is a strong and angry protector deity who is especially adored in the Sakya lineage. An embodiment of Avalokiteshvara, he embodies intense compassion to safeguard the Dharma and remove barriers for practitioners. His dark, powerful figure, covered with bone ornaments and a crown of skulls, represents his supremacy over ignorance and ego. He is portrayed with a terrifying face. He is holding a variety of symbolic weapons in his many hands, including the kapala (skull cup) and kartika (curved knife), which stand for the transmutation of negativity and the breaking of illusion. Shakya Mahakala, surrounded by fires of insight, exudes great strength, guaranteeing the triumph of justice and directing followers toward enlightenment.
Size: 18.1”/46cm (Height) x 13.4”/34cm (Base)
Weight: 10.93 kg
Material: 24K Gold Gilded, Gold & Acrylic Paintings, Copper Body
Mahakala of the Shakya Tradition is a venerated protector deity who is central to the spiritual activities of Tibetan Buddhism's Shakya Tradition. He represents the constant removal of impediments to the path of Dharma. Having this statue in your holy area allows you to channel the essence of the deity, creating an atmosphere of spiritual strength and protection.
