Crafted in Nepal using the lost-wax method, this copper Guru Padmasambhava statue features a partly gold-plated finish. The robes are finished in a deep chocolate tone, while the hands and ornaments are fully plated in 24k gold. The face is painted using melted gold. The right hand is placed near the heart center holding a vajra, while the left rests in the lap holding a skullcup.

“Before he passed into mahaparanirvana, the Buddha prophesied that his activities would be prolonged and his teachings propagated and protected by Padmasambhava, whom Tibetan Buddhists frequently refer to as Guru Rinpoche, the Precious Master.

He is the perfect teacher, the guide for those who wish to progress on the path; and all prayers addressed to him are of immense value.”

— Jigme Khyentse, White Lotus, pp. xi–xii

Details

• Height: 8.75 in (22.2 cm)
• Width: 5.5 in (14.0 cm)
• Length/Depth: 4 in (10.2 cm)
• Base metal: Copper
• Finish: Partly-gold plated
• Origin: Nepal
• Artist: Saroj Shakya