{"product_id":"the-dakini-of-liberation-nepalese-handmade-machig-labdron-statue","title":"The Dakini of Liberation | Nepalese Handmade Machig Labdron Statue","description":"\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"1\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e26 cm \/ 10.2 inches\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"1\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWidth:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e16 cm \/ 6.3 inches \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"1\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 1.270 kg \/ 2.8 lbs \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"1\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterials:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 24k gold-gilded copper body, acrylic paintings, turquoise and coral inlay\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 masterpiece honors feminine spiritual authority and offers practitioners a powerful focal point for Chöd meditation, embodying centuries of Tibetan wisdom in stunning Nepalese artistry.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWho is Machig Labdron?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMachig Labdron (1055-1149) stands as Tibet's most renowned female Buddhist master and the originator of the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChöd\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e practice—a profound meditation technique for cutting through ego-attachment. Born in Tibet, she became the only Tibetan teacher whose teachings were transmitted back to India, earning recognition as a fully realized dakini. Her revolutionary approach to spiritual practice emphasized fearless confrontation with one's deepest fears and attachments, making her a beacon of feminine wisdom in the Buddhist world.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSacred Dance and Divine Expression\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis exquisite statue captures Machig Labdron in her iconic dancing posture, embodying the dynamic energy of liberation. Her compassionate yet penetrating gaze reflects the wisdom that sees through all illusions, while her third eye symbolizes transcendent perception. Her graceful hands hold the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003edamaru\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e (ritual drum) and curved knife, instruments of her Chöd practice. Her semi-wrathful expression balances fierce determination with maternal compassion. The flowing movement of her semi-nude form represents freedom from conventional constraints, while her ornate jewelry and crown signify her realization of the dakini nature. The elaborate flame aureole surrounding her emanates the transformative fire of wisdom.\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 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003edamaru\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e represents the rhythm of impermanence, while the curved knife symbolizes cutting through ego-clinging and mental afflictions. Her dancing posture embodies the spontaneous joy of liberation, and the red aureole signifies the fierce compassion that destroys ignorance. Her feminine form celebrates the wisdom aspect of enlightenment—\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eprajna\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e—that gives birth to all Buddhas.\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\u003eMachig's teachings center on the practice of \"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChöd\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e,\" meaning \"to cut,\" derived from the Sanskrit \"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003echedana\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\" Her methods integrate \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePrajnaparamita\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e philosophy with tantric visualization, emphasizing the union of emptiness and compassion.\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 Machig Labdron Sarva Siddhi Hum Phat\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Vajra icon","offers":[{"title":"26cm x 16cm","offer_id":47332950900953,"sku":"ML001","price":770.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0766\/9071\/8937\/files\/1_d72816eb-8905-42fc-884d-12aa837ff79b.jpg?v=1758796426","url":"https:\/\/vajraicon.com\/products\/the-dakini-of-liberation-nepalese-handmade-machig-labdron-statue","provider":"Vajra Icon","version":"1.0","type":"link"}