Golden Radiance | Handcrafted Machig Labdron Statue 

A luminous tribute to Tibet's legendary yogini, this exquisite statue captures Machig Labdron in her iconic dancing pose, surrounded by flames of wisdom that illuminate the path to enlightenment.

Specifications

• Height: 37.3 cm / 14.7 inches

• Width: 24.5 cm / 9.6 inches

• Weight: 3.21 kg / 7.08 lbs

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

Why This Statue?

This masterpiece showcases exceptional Nepalese craftsmanship with its intricate 24K gold gilding that catches light beautifully. The copper body provides durability while maintaining sacred authenticity. Every detail—from the hand-painted facial features to the elaborate flame mandorla—reflects generations of artistic tradition. The substantial weight speaks to its quality construction, making it both a spiritual tool and an heirloom piece.

Who is Machig Labdron?

Machig Labdron was Tibet's most renowned female Buddhist master and founder of the Chöd practice. This extraordinary yogini transformed traditional Buddhist teachings into a revolutionary method of cutting through ego-attachment, inspiring practitioners across centuries.

Divine Details: Iconography and Posture

Her dynamic dancing posture embodies fearless spiritual energy. The statue captures her in an alidha stance—one leg raised, symbolizing transcendence over worldly concerns. Her penetrating eyes, rendered with masterful precision, convey unwavering wisdom and compassion. Multiple arms hold ritual implements: the damaru drum and kartika knife, essential tools for Chöd practice. The flaming aureole surrounding her represents the burning away of ignorance and obstacles.

Sacred Symbolism and Meaning

This statue embodies the principle of "cutting through" (Chöd)—severing attachment to ego. The flames symbolize prajna (wisdom), while her dancing form represents the union of emptiness and compassion, core concepts in Mahayana Buddhism.

Sanskrit and Buddhist Wisdom

The practice reflects the Prajñāpāramitā teachings, where wisdom transcends all dualistic thinking. As stated in Buddhist texts: "Form is emptiness, emptiness is form."

Sacred Mantra

“Om Ah Hung, Chö Dzin Kyé, So Ha”

This powerful mantra invokes Machig Labdron's blessings for Chöd practice, meaning: "Om Ah Hung—the seed syllables of enlightened body, speech, and mind; may the practice of Chöd be accomplished, So Ha—may it be established."