Legendary Protector of Tibet | Handcrafted Nepalese Oxidized King Gesar Statue

Specifications

• Height: 35 cm / 13.78 inches

• Width: 25.5 cm / 10.04 inches

• Weight: 4.25 kg / 9.37 lbs

• Materials: Oxidized copper body, silver-plated details

Why this Statue?

This authentic Nepalese masterpiece brings the legendary protection of Tibet's greatest hero into your space, offering courage, strength, and divine guardianship for practitioners and collectors alike.

Who is King Gesar?

King Gesar of Ling is Tibet's greatest legendary hero and warrior king, celebrated as the protector of the Tibetan people and dharma. Known as the "Lion of the World," Gesar is both a historical figure and divine emanation of Padmasambhava, manifesting to combat evil forces and protect Buddhist teachings. His epic tales, forming the world's longest oral literature, inspire courage and righteousness throughout Tibetan culture, making him one of the most beloved protective deities.

Heroic Form and Majestic Features

This magnificent statue captures King Gesar in his triumphant warrior pose, powerfully mounted upon his legendary war horse Kyang-Go Karkar. His dynamic posture radiates confidence and authority, with one hand gripping his sacred sword while the other holds ritual implements of protection. The fierce yet noble expression, enhanced with silver-plated details, displays the penetrating gaze of a divine protector. His ornate armor and flowing robes, intricately detailed in the oxidized copper finish, showcase his royal status. The elaborate flame aureole surrounding him symbolizes his divine nature and protective power, while his horse stands ready for battle against demonic forces.

Sacred Symbolism and Meaning

The horse represents swift action in protecting dharma, while Gesar's raised sword symbolizes the cutting through of ignorance and evil. His royal regalia signifies righteous leadership, and the flame nimbus represents his divine emanation as a protector deity. The dynamic pose embodies the active compassion needed to defend the innocent and preserve spiritual teachings. Each element reflects the integration of worldly power with spiritual wisdom.

Buddhist Wisdom

As an emanation of Guru Rinpoche, Gesar embodies the principle: "When the world is filled with evil, the enlightened ones manifest in wrathful forms to restore dharma."

Sacred Mantra

“Om Ah Hung Gesar Gyalpo Sum Bhanza Hung”