{"product_id":"traditional-sculpture-of-guru-rinpoche-divine-protector-410066871","title":"Traditional Sculpture of Guru Rinpoche | Divine Protector","description":"\u003ch2\u003eHandcrafted Traditional Sculpture of Guru Rinpoche | Dharma Icon\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis is a traditional Sculpture of Guru Rinpoche and is made up of a copper body with 24k gold gilding. This statue stands at 9.3”\/23.5cm (Height) and 5.9”\/15cm (Base). 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 lives.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eGuru Rinpoche is represented sitting in a royal posture, presenting confidence and spiritual mastery. His right hand holds a vajra, which represents indestructible power, while his left hand holds a skull cup (kapala) filled with the nectar of wisdom. The khatvanga, a trident ornamented with symbolic components reflecting his tantric attainment and the union of wisdom and compassion, rests on his left shoulder.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 9.3”\/23.5cm (Height) x 5.9”\/15cm (Base)\u003cbr data-end=\"48\" data-start=\"45\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.160 kg\u003cbr data-end=\"67\" data-start=\"64\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial\u003c\/strong\u003e: 24K Gold Gilded, Acrylic Paintings, Copper Body\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eGuru Rinpoche, also known as Padmasambhava, is regarded as the \"Second Buddha\" and is hence highly esteemed in Tibetan Buddhism. Samye Monastery, the earliest Buddhist monastery in Tibet, is said to have been built because of his ability to pacify the local demons. In Tibet, Vajrayana (Tantric) Buddhism was brought by Guru Rinpoche and combined with the native Bon tradition. He is frequently shown in complex iconography signifying his spiritual mastery and protective abilities. His teachings and practices have had a long-lasting influence on Tibetan Buddhism.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"CO","offers":[{"title":"23.5cm x 15cm","offer_id":47498814390522,"sku":"GRCO12667","price":600.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0442\/7218\/9604\/files\/c2c74bb8-2e0a-45ea-8e5a-52f8c426325f-copy.jpg?v=1752126996","url":"https:\/\/enlightenmentthangka.com\/products\/traditional-sculpture-of-guru-rinpoche-divine-protector-410066871","provider":"Enlightenment Thangka","version":"1.0","type":"link"}