{"product_id":"guru-rinpoche-the-lotus-born-master-handcrafted-in-nepal","title":"Guru Rinpoche | The Lotus-Born Master, Handcrafted in Nepal","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFierce yet compassionate, regal yet accessible — this magnificent 24K gold-gilded Guru Rinpoche statue captures the Second Buddha in all his transformative power, a commanding presence for any Vajrayana altar or sacred collection.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhy This Statue?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis statue is exceptional in every dimension. The radiant 24K gold gilding across meticulously engraved robes creates extraordinary depth and warmth, while turquoise and red coral gemstones punctuate the lotus throne and ceremonial attire with vibrant spiritual vitality. The hand-painted face — with its intense blue eyes and commanding expression — is simply unforgettable.\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\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e34.5 cm \/ 13.58 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\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e25 cm \/ 9.84 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\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e4.24 kg \/ 9.35 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\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e24K gold gilded, copper body, gold and acrylic paintings, turquoise and red coral gemstones, crafted using the ancient lost-wax method\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\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, meaning \"Lotus-Born\" — is \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003ePadmasambhava\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, the 8th-century Indian master who brought Vajrayana Buddhism to Tibet. Regarded as the Second Buddha, he subdued hostile forces through enlightened power, establishing the Nyingma tradition and concealing countless \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eterma\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cem\u003e \u003c\/em\u003e(treasure teachings) for future generations.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKey Features: Eyes, Hands, and Sacred Posture\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe statue's striking hand-painted blue eyes radiate fierce, penetrating wisdom — the gaze of one who sees directly through illusion. His right hand holds a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003evajra\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cem\u003e \u003c\/em\u003eat the heart, embodying indestructible awareness, while his left cradles a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003ekapala\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cem\u003e \u003c\/em\u003e(skull cup) bearing a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003ebumpa\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cem\u003e \u003c\/em\u003e(vase of immortality). A \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003ekhatvanga\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cem\u003e \u003c\/em\u003estaff rests against his shoulder, representing his consort and the three kayas. Seated cross-legged in royal authority atop a jeweled lotus throne, he wears the traditional lotus hat and layered robes of a tantric master.\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\u003eGuru Rinpoche's golden form represents the solar radiance of awakened wisdom illuminating darkness. The \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003evajra\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ekapala\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, and \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ekhatvanga\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e together embody the complete path: indestructible method, transcendence of ego, and the union of wisdom and skillful means.\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\u003eHis own declaration resonates across centuries\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e: \u003cem\u003e\"I am the embodiment of all the buddhas of the three times.\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cem\u003e \u003c\/em\u003eThe \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGuru Padmasambhava Sadhana\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e teaches that merely seeing his image plants liberation's seed within the mindstream.\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\u003cem\u003e\"Om Ah Hum\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"\u003c\/em\u003e purifies body, speech, and mind;\u003cem\u003e \"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eVajra Guru\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"\u003c\/em\u003e invokes his indestructible enlightened nature; \"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003ePadma\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\" honors his lotus-born origin; \"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eSiddhi Hum\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"\u003c\/em\u003e calls forth both ordinary and supreme accomplishments.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Vajra Icon","offers":[{"title":"34.5cm x 25cm","offer_id":48539492352217,"sku":"GR030","price":1325.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0766\/9071\/8937\/files\/2026-2-2_GNA01_GR030_GuruRinpoche_M_1.jpg?v=1776342175","url":"https:\/\/vajraicon.com\/products\/guru-rinpoche-the-lotus-born-master-handcrafted-in-nepal","provider":"Vajra Icon","version":"1.0","type":"link"}