{"product_id":"the-second-buddha-nepalese-handmade-guru-rinpoche-statue","title":"The Second Buddha | Nepalese Handmade Guru Rinpoche 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 48 cm \/ 18.9 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 35 cm \/ 13.8 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\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e7.77 kg \/ 17.1 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 extraordinary masterpiece embodies the essence of Tibetan tantric Buddhism, offering practitioners a powerful focal point for guru devotion and advanced Vajrayana practices.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWho is Guru Rinpoche?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGuru Rinpoche, also known as \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePadmasambhava\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e or the \"Lotus-Born,\" stands as the legendary founder of Tibetan Buddhism and the \"Second Buddha.\" This 8th-century Indian tantric master transformed Tibet's spiritual landscape, establishing Buddhism against fierce opposition from Bon practitioners. Born miraculously from a lotus in Lake \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDhanakosha\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, he possessed extraordinary powers to subdue demons and negative forces. Revered as the ultimate tantric teacher, Guru Rinpoche's profound teachings and transmissions continue to guide practitioners toward swift enlightenment through the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNyingma\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e tradition.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMajestic Presence and Sacred Implements\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis magnificent statue portrays Guru Rinpoche in regal splendor, seated in a royal ease posture (\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003emaharajalila\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e) that reflects his mastery over both worldly and spiritual realms. His penetrating gaze blazes with wrathful compassion, piercing through ignorance, while his third eye symbolizes transcendent wisdom. His right hand gracefully holds the five-pronged \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003evajra\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e (thunderbolt scepter), representing indestructible enlightenment, while his left hand cradles a skull cup filled with nectar of immortality. The ornate trident (\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ekhatvanga\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e) resting against his shoulder symbolizes his consort and the union of bliss and emptiness. His elaborate robes blend monastic burgundy with royal gold, signifying his unique position as both renunciant sage and king of dharma.\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 skull cup represents the transformation of death into wisdom, while the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003evajra\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e embodies his power to destroy delusion. The trident's three points symbolize the three bodies of Buddha (\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003etrikaya\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e), and his regal attire reflects his authority over both samsara and nirvana. The lotus throne signifies his pure birth and enlightened nature.\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\u003e\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePadmasambhava\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\" means \"lotus-born\" in Sanskrit, reflecting his miraculous birth. His teachings emphasize the Vajrayana path, where \"samsara and nirvana are one taste\" (\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eekarasa\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e).\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 Vajra Guru Padma Siddhi Hung\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Vajra icon","offers":[{"title":"48cm x 35cm","offer_id":47332933140697,"sku":"GR004","price":2645.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0766\/9071\/8937\/files\/1_c802c926-ec9d-4827-a71b-3ca7a87aa6c8.jpg?v=1758795049","url":"https:\/\/vajraicon.com\/products\/the-second-buddha-nepalese-handmade-guru-rinpoche-statue","provider":"Vajra Icon","version":"1.0","type":"link"}