Vibrant Gold-Plated Green Tara Statue | Nepal's Compassionate Mother of Swift Liberation

Specifications

• Height: 34 cm / 13.39 inches

• Width: 26.5 cm / 10.43 inches

• Weight: 3.68 Kg / 8.11 lbs

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

Why This Statue?

This extraordinary masterpiece showcases vibrant hand-painted acrylic work that brings Tara's compassionate presence to life with stunning realism. The luminous gold plating combined with the rich green pigmentation creates mesmerizing visual depth. Meticulously handset turquoise and coral gemstones add authentic Himalayan elegance. At 34 centimeters tall and weighing nearly 4 kilograms, this substantial statue radiates powerful sacred energy, making it an extraordinary focal point for practitioners seeking Tara's immediate protection and blessing.

Who is Green Tara?

Green Tara, revered as Shyama Tara in Sanskrit, is Buddhism's most beloved female deity—the "Mother of Liberation" who embodies active compassion and immediate protection. Born from Avalokiteshvara's compassionate tears, she vowed to achieve enlightenment in female form and rescue all beings from suffering. Her vibrant green color represents the vitality of enlightened activity, making her the goddess practitioners turn to for swift assistance in times of fear and difficulty.

Exquisite Features and Dynamic Posture

This spectacular statue captures Green Tara in her iconic lalitasana pose, seated with regal ease. Her right leg extends forward in readiness to spring into action, while the left remains folded in meditative composure—perfectly balancing wisdom with compassionate intervention. Her luminous green face features captivating eyes with a direct, compassionate gaze that seems to connect with devotees. The right hand extends gracefully in varada mudra (gesture of supreme generosity), offering blessings and fulfilling wishes, while the left hand holds an exquisite golden utpala lotus at her heart in vitarka mudra, symbolizing purity and spiritual teaching. Her elaborate jeweled crown adorned with precious coral and turquoise inlays crowns her enlightened nature. Ornate golden earrings frame her serene face, and intricate jewelry adorns her youthful form, while flowing silk garments in white and orange create beautiful contrast against her verdant complexion.

Sacred Symbolism and Meaning

The vibrant green hue represents active enlightenment and the transformative power of compassion. The lotus flowers blooming beside her signify spiritual purity emerging from worldly existence. Her ornate throne base with coral and turquoise inlays represents the integration of precious Buddhist virtues.

Sanskrit and Buddhist Wisdom

Tara embodies karuna (compassion) and prajnaparamita (perfection of wisdom). Sacred texts proclaim: "Namo Tara bhagavati"—Homage to the blessed Tara who liberates all beings through her compassionate gaze.

Sacred Mantra

“Om Tare Tuttare Ture Soha”

This powerful liberation mantra invokes Tara's swift blessings, removing obstacles and fears while guiding practitioners toward enlightenment.