Buddhist Statue of Padmasambhava (Guru Rinpoche)

Buddhist Statue of Padmasambhava (Guru Rinpoche)

Gold-Plated Copper | Handcrafted | Gold-Painted Face | Lost-Wax Casting

• Item Code: HME26589

• Weight: 5,087 grams

• Dimensions (cm): 44 x 27 x 23

• Material: Copper

• Availability: Available

Padmasambhava – The Lotus-Born Master of Vajrayana Buddhism

Padmasambhava, also known as Guru Rinpoche or “The Precious Guru,” is revered as the Second Buddha in Tibetan Buddhism and is credited with introducing Vajrayana teachings to Tibet, Bhutan, and the surrounding Himalayan regions in the 8th century. Born from a lotus in the land of Oddiyana, he embodies the union of spiritual power, wisdom, and compassion.

A profound teacher, yogi, and tantric master, Padmasambhava is often quoted as saying:

“I belong to the caste of non-duality in the sphere of awareness. My name is the Glorious Lotus-Born. I act in the way of the Buddhas of the three times.”

This statue captures his enlightened essence and multi-dimensional nature—a symbol of transcendent wisdom, mastery of samsara and nirvana, and the power to transform obstacles into spiritual awakening.

Gold-Painted Face – Sacred Detailing

The face of this Padmasambhava statue is delicately hand-painted with gold, accentuating the eyes, lips, and expressions that carved metal alone cannot bring to life. This gold-painting process is a sacred Buddhist ritual, intended to breathe life into the statue and prepare it for consecration and devotional practice.

• Adds vitality, clarity, and spiritual presence

• Embodies the artisan’s devotion and precision

• Reflects sacred intention and craftsmanship

Electro Gold Plating – Radiant and Refined Finish

The body of this Guru Rinpoche statue is coated using electro gold plating, offering a luminous and smooth surface that reflects light and reverence. This technique ensures a durable and elegant finish that enhances the statue’s spiritual and aesthetic appeal.

While modern in application, this method honors traditional aesthetics with enhanced protection and brilliance.

Crafted by Lost-Wax Casting – Time-Honored Artistry

This statue is made through the Lost-Wax system (Investment Casting)—a method perfected over centuries in Himalayan bronze artistry. The process involves:

1. Hand-carving a precise wax model

2. Coating the model with ceramic layers to form a mold

3. Melting out the wax and pouring molten copper into the mold

4. Revealing the sculpture by removing the ceramic shell after cooling

This ensures exceptional detail, from facial features to ornamental robes and ritual objects.

Key Features

• Depicts Padmasambhava, revered as the Second Buddha and tantric master

• Gold-painted face for expressive spiritual resonance

• Electro gold-plated finish for brilliance and durability

• Handmade from copper using Lost-Wax casting

• Ideal for altars, meditation spaces, or sacred art collections