{"product_id":"the-lion-faced-protector-nepalese-handmade-vintage-gold-simhamukha-statue","title":"The Lion-Faced Protector | Nepalese Handmade Vintage Gold Simhamukha Statue","description":"\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\u003e36 cm \/ 14.2 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\u003e22 cm \/ 8.7 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 3.31 Kg \/ 7.30 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 with acrylic paintings\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 vintage-style masterpiece represents the finest tradition of Nepalese Buddhist artistry, handcrafted with devotion by skilled artisans who understand the profound spiritual significance of this protective deity. The lustrous 24k gold gilding and intricate acrylic details create a powerful presence that serves as both an artistic treasure and a sacred focal point for protection practices and meditation.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWho is Simhamukha?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSimhamukha, the \"Lion-Faced Dakini,\" stands as one of the most powerful protective deities in Tibetan Buddhism. This fierce feminine guardian embodies the primordial wisdom that destroys obstacles and negative forces threatening practitioners on their spiritual path. Known as the supreme protector of the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDzogchen\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e teachings, she represents the wrathful aspect of enlightened consciousness that fearlessly confronts and transforms all hindrances to liberation.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDivine Features and Sacred Posture\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis exquisite statue captures Simhamukha in her dynamic dancing pose, with her fierce lion's face crowned by wild hair that flows like flames of wisdom. Her penetrating eyes, painted with meticulous detail, blaze with protective fury while maintaining compassionate awareness. Her powerful hands wield the curved knife and skull cup, symbols of cutting through delusion and transforming negativity into wisdom. The graceful yet fierce posture, with one leg raised in the dancing stance, represents her ability to move swiftly through all realms to protect devoted practitioners.\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 statue embodies the union of fierce compassion and protective wisdom. Simhamukha's lion face symbolizes fearless courage and the roar of truth that dispels ignorance and fear. The flames surrounding her golden form represent the purifying fire of awareness that burns away obstacles and negativity. Her ornaments and flowing scarves indicate her mastery over the elements and her ability to transform any circumstance into the path of awakening.\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\u003eRooted in the tradition of \"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDakini\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\" teachings, Simhamukha represents \"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSimhavaktra\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\" – the lion-mouthed wisdom protector. Buddhist scriptures describe her as the embodiment of \"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePrajnaparamita\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e,\" transcendent wisdom that protects practitioners from both outer and inner obstacles on their journey to enlightenment.\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 hung seng ge dong ma phat soha”\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Vajra icon","offers":[{"title":"36cm x 22cm","offer_id":47332966072537,"sku":"SM002","price":1150.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0766\/9071\/8937\/files\/1_ebed85b9-eefe-4bdd-95d6-3a124b593cac.jpg?v=1758797839","url":"https:\/\/vajraicon.com\/products\/the-lion-faced-protector-nepalese-handmade-vintage-gold-simhamukha-statue","provider":"Vajra Icon","version":"1.0","type":"link"}