Large Buddha Statue

Mandarava was one of the principal consorts and disciples of Guru Padmasambhava, alongside Yeshe Tsogyal. Born a princess in India, she renounced her royal life to pursue the Dharma, displaying deep devotion and spiritual determination.

Her connection with Padmasambhava was transformative—together, they practiced in the Maratika Cave, where they are said to have attained the realization of immortality. Mandarava is regarded as an emanation of the wisdom dakinis and a great female master of Vajrayana Buddhism. She played a key role in spreading the teachings of Guru Rinpoche, embodying both wisdom and the power of female enlightenment.

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Beautiful hand made Statue of Shakyamuni Buddha. The Buddha is depicted with his right hand extended to the earth in the Bhumispara Mudra, the gesture of witness. He is "calling the earth to witness" his supreme victory over the temptations and illusions of the material world as symbolized by the demon Mara. His left hand lies in his lap with palm upward in the gesture of meditation (Dhyana Mudra). In some representations he also holds the begging bowl of an ordained Buddhist monk. The bowl contains three precious nectars indicating that he has conquered the three demons of uncontrolled death, contaminated aggregates, and delusion. Thus this posture is known as "Buddha Shakyamuni Conquering the Demons" and shows the moment of the Buddha's full enlightenment under the Bodhi tree. Gold Gilded Copper Alloy with Gold Painted Face, made in the tradition of Lost Wax method. Height:12" tall Width:9.50" Depth: 7.30"