{"product_id":"a-thousand-arms-of-mercy-1000-armed-lokeshwor-statue-in-24k-gold","title":"A Thousand Arms of Mercy | 1000-Armed Lokeshwor Statue in 24K Gold","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAn extraordinary vision of boundless compassion — this magnificent 1000-Armed Lokeshwor statue, masterfully handcrafted by Patan’s artisans, radiates divine presence through its breathtaking golden aureole, multiple faces, and thousand arms reaching endlessly to relieve all suffering beings.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"1\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e61.2 cm \/ 24.09 inches\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"1\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWidth:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 45 cm \/ 17.72 inches\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"1\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e8.96 kg \/ 19.75 lbs\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"1\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterials:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 24K gold gilding, gold and acrylic paintings, copper body, turquoise and coral inlays, lost-wax casting method\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhy This Statue?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is not merely a statue — it is a universe of compassion captured in gold. The sweeping mandorla aureole fans dramatically behind the figure, hand-textured with hundreds of raised details. Turquoise and coral inlays punctuate the golden surface with vibrant color, while acrylic-painted faces carry striking, lifelike expressions. At nearly 9 kg of solid copper, this is a commanding altar centerpiece of museum-grade quality.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWho Is Lokeshwor?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLokeshwor — \"Lord of the World\" — is \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAvalokiteshvara\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, the Bodhisattva of infinite compassion. His thousand-armed form arose from a vow so immense that when he witnessed unending suffering, his body shattered into pieces; Amitabha Buddha then reconstituted him with eleven heads and a thousand arms to reach every being simultaneously.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePresence Bexyond Measure: Eyes, Hands, and Posture\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHis eleven stacked faces gaze in all directions — serene, wrathful, and transcendent — seeing every realm without exception. The primary hands hold a wish-fulfilling jewel at his heart in \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eanjali mudra\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, while surrounding arms fan outward like rays of golden light, each holding sacred implements. He stands tall in \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003esamabhanga\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e posture, poised and unwavering in his mission to liberate all.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSacred Symbolism and Meaning\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEach of the thousand arms holds an eye in its palm — seeing and responding to suffering in every direction. The eleven heads represent his perception across all eleven stages of Bodhisattva realization. The flaming golden aureole symbolizes the blazing light of compassion illuminating all realms of existence without discrimination.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSanskrit and Buddhist Wisdom\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKarandavyuha Sutra\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e declares Avalokiteshvara the embodiment of all Buddhas' compassion: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\"Sarva Buddhanam Karunarupa\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e — the very form of universal compassion. His thousand arms signify that no cry goes unheard, no suffering unseen, across all realms and lifetimes.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSacred Mantra\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“Om Mani Padme Hum”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\"Om — the essence of enlightened body, speech, and mind. Mani — the jewel of compassion. Padme — the lotus of wisdom. Hum — the indivisible union of both.\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Reciting this mantra purifies all six realms of suffering and invokes Lokeshwor's boundless compassion directly into one's heart.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Vajra Icon","offers":[{"title":"61.2cm x 45cm","offer_id":48463129215193,"sku":"TAL001","price":3400.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0766\/9071\/8937\/files\/2026-03-15_RA_TAL001_1000ArmedLokeshwor_L_1.jpg?v=1774600299","url":"https:\/\/vajraicon.com\/products\/a-thousand-arms-of-mercy-1000-armed-lokeshwor-statue-in-24k-gold","provider":"Vajra Icon","version":"1.0","type":"link"}