Golden Guardian of Enlightenment | Handcrafted Gold-Gilded Yamantaka Statue

Specifications

• Height: 28 cm / 11.02 inches

• Width: 21 cm / 8.27 inches

• Weight: 2.49 kg / 5.49 lbs

• Materials: 24k gold gilded, copper body, gold and acrylic paintings

Why this Statue?

This exquisite gold-gilded masterpiece represents the pinnacle of Nepalese sacred art, bringing profound spiritual protection and the transformative power of wisdom into any meditation space or collection.

Who is Yamantaka?

Yamantaka, the "Conqueror of Death," represents the wrathful manifestation of Manjushri, the Bodhisattva of Wisdom. This powerful protective deity embodies fierce compassion, transforming the fear of death into the wisdom of impermanence. In Tibetan Buddhist tradition, Yamantaka is revered as the ultimate destroyer of ignorance and spiritual obstacles, guiding practitioners through the most challenging aspects of their spiritual journey toward enlightenment.

Divine Form and Exquisite Craftsmanship

This magnificent statue showcases Yamantaka in his fierce standing posture, powerfully balanced atop his sacred white bull mount. His multiple arms are precisely positioned in dynamic gestures, each hand grasping ritual implements that symbolize different aspects of tantric wisdom. The piercing eyes, enhanced with intricate gold detailing and vibrant blue accents, radiate divine intensity and clarity. His terrifying expression, complete with fanged mouth and ornate golden crown topped with skulls, represents the transformation of anger into mirror-like wisdom. The radiant golden flames surrounding the deity create a magnificent aureole that symbolizes the purifying fire of enlightenment.

Sacred Symbolism and Meaning

The white bull beneath Yamantaka symbolizes the conquest over death and the cycle of rebirth, while his fierce dancing posture represents the dynamic energy needed to overcome spiritual obstacles. The elaborate flame aureole signifies the burning away of karmic impurities, and the ornate lotus base represents the pure foundation of enlightened consciousness. Every golden detail reflects the precious nature of this transformative spiritual practice and the deity's role as protector of the dharma.

Sanskrit and Buddhist Wisdom

As taught in tantric texts: "Through fierce compassion, all obstacles to enlightenment are destroyed, revealing the luminous nature of mind."

Sacred Mantra

“Om Yamantaka Hum Phat”