Buddhist Handmade Statue of White Tara
Full Fire Gold Plated with Painted Face
Item Code: HME27154
Weight: 4717 grams
Dimensions (cm): 38 × 28 × 19
Material: Copper
Availability: Available
White Tara: The Goddess of Compassion and Longevity
White Tara, a central figure in Buddhist tradition, symbolizes pure compassion, serenity, and healing. Revered as the embodiment of divine feminine energy, she is often invoked for protection, health, and long life. Her tranquil expression, seated posture, and seven eyes (symbolizing awareness in all directions) reflect her boundless ability to perceive and alleviate suffering.
White Tara is closely associated with the Four Immeasurables:
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Loving Kindness
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Compassion
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Sympathetic Joy
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Equanimity
These qualities are not bound by time and guide practitioners through the path of inner peace and enlightenment. Her presence radiates grace, wisdom, and unconditional benevolence, making her a deeply meaningful figure in meditation and ritual practice.
Full Fire Gold Plating
This exquisite White Tara statue is finished with traditional full fire gold plating, also known as mercury gold plating. Unlike modern electroplating, this ancient technique involves fusing genuine gold with heat, resulting in a deep, luminous finish that honors sacred art traditions of Nepal.
Highly valued for its durability, authenticity, and spiritual richness, fire gold plating is experiencing a revival as collectors and practitioners seek the timeless elegance and ritual purity it brings to Buddhist imagery.
Gold Painted Face
The face of White Tara is hand-painted with gold, accentuating the delicate features of her eyes and lips. This practice is not merely decorative—it carries deep spiritual significance. In Buddhist rituals, the act of painting the face is believed to awaken the statue’s divine essence, preparing it for consecration and meditation.
The serene expression brought to life through this painting technique serves as a focal point of devotion, offering both inspiration and peace to all who gaze upon her.
Lost-Wax Casting Technique
Crafted through the lost-wax casting method, this statue is the result of meticulous craftsmanship. The process includes:
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Sculpting an intricate wax model
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Creating a multi-layered ceramic mold
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Melting and draining the wax
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Pouring molten copper into the mold
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Breaking the mold to reveal the final piece
This technique has been used for centuries in Nepal and Tibet to produce museum-quality statues, known for their detail, strength, and spiritual resonance.
Highlights:
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Authentic representation of White Tara seated in meditative posture
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Handcrafted from high-quality copper
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Full fire gold plating for lasting brilliance
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Gold-painted facial features for sacred expression
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Created using the time-honored lost-wax technique
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Ideal for altars, personal shrines, temples, or spiritual décor
