Padmasambhava

Size:

25cm high

Region:

Tibet

Type:

Statue of Padmasambhava (Guru Rimpoche)

Age/Period:

19/20th century

Material:

Copper, Brass

Condition:

very good

Description:

Padmasambhava, also known as Guru Rimpoche, was a 8th century Buddhist master

He is shown holding the “Khatvanga”, this is a stick with three severed heads denoting the three kayas (the three bodies of a Buddha, the dharmakaya, sambhogakaya, and nirmanakaya), crowned by a trishula, and dressed with a sash of the Himalayan Rainbow or Five Pure Lights of the Mahabhuta.

In his right hand, he holds a five-pronged vajra.

In his left hand he holds a skull-cup brimming with nectar, containing the vase of longevity that is also filled with the nectar of deathless wisdom^[27][28] and ornamented on top by a wish-fulfilling tree

18EB+E – E+EE