{"product_id":"she-stands-and-the-world-softens-nepalese-oxidized-standing-tara","title":"She Stands and the World Softens | Nepalese Oxidized Standing Tara","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGold-faced, turquoise-adorned, and rising within a flame-shaped prabhavali — this extraordinary oxidized copper Standing Tara is a Nepalese sacred masterwork that brings active, flowing compassion into every space she graces.\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 50 cm \/ 19.68 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 30.5 cm \/ 12.00 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 8.36 Kg \/ 18.43 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 Oxidized copper body, gold and acrylic paintings, handcarved turquoise and red coral inlays, intricate hand carvings, lost wax method\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhy This Statue?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis Standing Tara is simply unlike any other. Nearly 20 inches tall and framed within a magnificent flame-shaped \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cem\u003eprabhavali\u003c\/em\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e(aureole) studded with turquoise and red coral inlays, she commands reverence the moment she enters a room. The luminous gold-painted face and acrylic detailing contrast dramatically against the deep oxidized copper body and halo, creating a visual depth that is breathtaking. The tiered lion-footed pedestal adds further architectural grandeur. Every element — from the scrolling halo carvings to the jeweled waistband — was crafted entirely by hand using the ancient lost wax method. This is wearable devotion cast in copper.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWho Is Standing Tara?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStanding Tara, (Tibetan: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cem\u003eDölma Shugpa\u003c\/em\u003e)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cem\u003e,\u003c\/em\u003e represents Tara in her most active, responsive form. Known in Sanskrit as \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cem\u003eShyama Tara\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e or simply \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTara\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, she is the female Bodhisattva of swift compassion and liberation. While seated Tara embodies meditation, Standing Tara has already risen — she moves toward suffering beings without hesitation, embodying immediate, unconditional rescue.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKey Features: Eyes, Hands, and Body Posture\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe gold-painted face and wide, open eyes radiate warmth, alertness, and fearless compassion — fully present, fully engaged. The right hand extends downward in \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cem\u003eVarada Mudra\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cem\u003e,\u003c\/em\u003e the boon-granting gesture of boundless giving. The left hand holds a half-open lotus (\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eutpala\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e), symbolizing unfolding liberation. She stands tall and poised on a lotus pedestal, weight subtly shifted — caught mid-stride toward those who call her name. The flame aureole behind her pulses with protective, enlightened energy.\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\u003eThe prabhavali flame represents the burning away of ignorance and fear. Turquoise inlays invoke healing and clarity; red coral channels life force and vitality. The open lotus in her hand symbolizes liberation always within reach. The lion-footed throne affirms fearlessness as her foundation. Together, every element declares Tara's essential promise: she hears, she rises, she comes.\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\u003eThe \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cem\u003eTara Tantra\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e proclaims: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"Tarayasi bhavāt tasmāt Tārā ity abhidhīyase\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cem\u003e \u003c\/em\u003e— \"Because you liberate beings from existence, you are called Tara.\" This statue embodies that living vow. The Newar master artisans of Patan, Nepal — keepers of an unbroken 1,500-year tradition — seal that sacred promise into copper through the ancient lost wax (\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ecire perdue\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e) process.\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 Tare Tuttare Ture Svaha”\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMeaning: \"Om, Tara, Swift Liberator, She Who Removes All Fear, Svaha.\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChanting this mantra before the statue invokes Tara's immediate compassionate presence, dissolves fear and obstacles, and draws her swift blessings of protection, healing, and liberation into your life and sacred space.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Vajra Icon","offers":[{"title":"50cm x 30.5cm","offer_id":48782594605273,"sku":"OST002","price":989.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0766\/9071\/8937\/files\/2026-06_04_OST002_OxidizedStandingTara_L_1.jpg?v=1780664627","url":"https:\/\/vajraicon.com\/products\/she-stands-and-the-world-softens-nepalese-oxidized-standing-tara","provider":"Vajra Icon","version":"1.0","type":"link"}