{"product_id":"gold-and-fire-lotus-and-thunder-24k-gilded-guru-rinpoche-statue","title":"Gold and Fire, Lotus and Thunder | 24K Gilded Guru Rinpoche Statue","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBlazing with 24K gold and fierce tantric authority, this hand-crafted Guru Rinpoche statue is a magnificent work of Nepalese sacred artistry that captures the indestructible power and compassion of the Lotus-Born Master in breathtaking, luminous detail.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 35.5 cm \/ 14 inches\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWidth:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 25 cm \/ 9.8 inches\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 4.72 kg \/ 10.4 lbs\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterials:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 24K gold gilded, copper body, gold and acrylic paintings, hand-carved turquoise and red coral gemstones, lost wax 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 Guru Rinpoche is a devotional centerpiece of exceptional power and beauty. The copper body is finished in genuine 24K gold gilding — a continuous, warm luminosity that catches every light source with sovereign radiance. Hand-carved turquoise and red coral gemstones jewel the crown, robes, and lotus throne with vivid, jewel-toned colour. Gold and acrylic hand-painted facial features — particularly the fierce, wide-set eyes and the distinctive upturned moustache — deliver a strikingly characterful, lifelike presence. At 35.5 cm and 4.72 kg, this is a commanding altar piece of genuine lasting presence.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWho Is Guru Rinpoche? \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGuru Rinpoche — \"the Precious Master\" — is \u003cem\u003ePadmasambhava,\u003c\/em\u003e the great tantric master who brought Vajrayana Buddhism to Tibet in the 8th century. Born miraculously from a lotus blossom upon Lake Dhanakosha, he subdued all forces obstructing the Dharma, established Samye — Tibet's first monastery — and concealed countless \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eterma\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e teachings for future generations. He is revered as a second Buddha across the entire Himalayan world, his influence immeasurable and eternal.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKey Features: Posture, Eyes, and Hands\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGuru Rinpoche sits in royal ease upon a gilded lotus throne, radiating the sovereign confidence of complete realisation. His gold and acrylic hand-painted eyes are wide, direct, and fierce — the penetrating gaze of a master who sees through every layer of illusion and responds with indestructible compassionate wisdom. His right hand holds the golden \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003evajra\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e at chest height, representing the indestructible nature of the awakened mind, while his left cradles a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003ekapāla\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e skull cup brimming with the nectar of immortality. Resting against his left arm, the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003ekhaṭvāṅga\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e trident staff — clearly rising above his shoulder — signifies his mastery over the three kāyas and the three root poisons transformed into the three wisdoms of liberation.\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\u003eEvery attribute of this Guru Rinpoche form carries precise, living transmission. The \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003evajra\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e represents the indestructible nature of the awakened mind — nothing in existence can break, burn, or diminish it. The skull cup overflowing with nectar signifies the transformation of death and impermanence into the bliss of liberation itself. The turquoise and red coral gemstones adorning his form represent the healing clarity of sky-mind and the vitality of compassionate action — two qualities inseparable in the life and activity of the Lotus-Born Master.\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\u003ePadmasambhava Namthar\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e proclaims: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"I am the one who knows the nature of mind — my father is Samantabhadra, my mother is Samantabhadrī, and I arose as primordial awareness itself.\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cem\u003e T\u003c\/em\u003ehe Nyingma tradition teaches that reciting his mantra with sincere devotion purifies negative karma accumulated across countless lifetimes and opens the door to his direct blessing.\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\u003cem\u003e“Om Ah Hum Vajra Guru Padma Siddhi Hum”\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\"Salutations to the vajra guru, Padmasambhava — may all ordinary and supreme accomplishments be completely and swiftly bestowed upon all beings without exception.\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Vajra Icon","offers":[{"title":"35.5cm x 25cm","offer_id":48791623270617,"sku":"GR035","price":2235.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0766\/9071\/8937\/files\/2026-06-07_GA_GR035_GuruRinpoche_M_1.jpg?v=1782276590","url":"https:\/\/vajraicon.com\/products\/gold-and-fire-lotus-and-thunder-24k-gilded-guru-rinpoche-statue","provider":"Vajra Icon","version":"1.0","type":"link"}