Serene White Tara | Gold-Plated Copper Statue

Embrace the boundless compassion and longevity blessings of this magnificent White Tara statue, a testament to centuries-old Nepalese artistry. Seated in graceful meditation with her luminous white complexion and seven all-seeing eyes, this handcrafted treasure radiates healing energy through exquisite gold plating and vibrant turquoise and coral gemstone inlays.

Specifications

• Height: 26.2 cm / 10.3 inches

• Width: 18.1 cm / 7.1 inches

• Weight: 2.45 Kg / 5.4 lbs

• Materials: Copper body, gold plated, acrylic paintings, turquoise and coral inlays

Why This Statue?

This exceptional White Tara statue showcases traditional Nepalese Buddhist craftsmanship at its finest. The solid copper body provides enduring strength, while radiant gold plating creates a luminous finish that beautifully captures light. Sacred turquoise inlays embellish her crown and jewelry, symbolizing healing wisdom, while coral accents represent vital life energy. Masterful acrylic painting brings her serene features to life with remarkable detail. The elaborate double-lotus throne displays intricate petal work in contrasting colors, while the ornamental backdrop with flowering lotus stems frames the deity elegantly, demonstrating exceptional skill passed through generations of Kathmandu Valley artisans.

Who is White Tara?

White Tara (Tibetan: Drolkar) is revered as the "Mother of All Buddhas" and the embodiment of compassionate longevity in Tibetan Buddhism. Known as the goddess of healing, long life, and protection, White Tara manifests with seven eyes—three on her face and one on each palm and sole—symbolizing her omniscient awareness of all suffering. She responds to prayers for health and longevity with maternal tenderness and unwavering compassion.

Divine Features and Iconography

White Tara sits in padamasana, the lotus meditation posture, representing spiritual stability and enlightened realization. Her right hand displays varada mudra, the gesture of supreme generosity, while her left hand holds a blooming utpala lotus at her heart in vitarka mudra, symbolizing spiritual teaching. The seven eyes—on her forehead, palms, and soles—see all suffering across time and space. Her peaceful expression radiates infinite compassion, while her youthful appearance symbolizes eternal vitality and timeless wisdom.

Sacred Symbolism and Meaning

White Tara's pristine white complexion represents purity and the transformation of ignorance into wisdom. The seven eyes symbolize her all-encompassing awareness and ability to witness suffering in all dimensions. The fully bloomed lotus represents enlightenment arising from worldly existence, while her seated posture demonstrates perfect balance between meditation and compassionate action.

Sanskrit and Buddhist Wisdom

Sacred texts praise White Tara: "She whose eyes are opened in compassion, gazing upon all beings with motherly love, grants longevity and dispels untimely death." This teaching emphasizes her role as supreme protectress who removes obstacles to long life and spiritual practice.

Sacred Mantra

“Om Tare Tuttare Ture Mama Ayuh Punya Jnana Pustim Kuru Soha”

This powerful longevity mantra invokes White Tara's blessings for health, extended life, accumulated merit, and enhanced wisdom.