Tibetan Lotus Shrine and Altar Decor | Himalayan Ritual Masterpiece
Sacred Tibetan Lotus Shrine and Altar Decor | Gold-Plated Shrine with Dakinis & Kapaladhara Hevajra
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Size: 63cm (Height) x 30cm (Width)
Weight: 20.246kg
Material: Copper Body, Gold Plated
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About Lotus:
This extraordinary handmade Tibetan Lotus shrine decor item with Kapaladhara Hevajra between eight dakinis engraved inside the Lotus petals, is 63 cm tall and 30 cm wide, and weighs an astounding 20.246 kg. This rare ritual masterpiece, made of copper and beautifully gold-plated, exemplifies the most excellent Himalayan workmanship, combining traditional craftsmanship with religious meaning. The closed lotus bud shape denotes purity and the latent potential for enlightenment. At the same time, the brilliant gold finish enhances its significance as both a piece of beauty and a spiritual treasure.
This Lotus, weighing more than 20 kilograms and plated in gold, is a scarce representation of Himalayan ceremonial workmanship. When the lotus delicately opens, it displays eight exquisitely engraved Dakinis, each intricately carved into a petal. Dakinis, adored as heavenly feminine powers in Tibetan Buddhism, represent movement, transformation, and the destruction of illusions. Their arrangement within each lotus petal converts the altar into a living mandala, revealing a vision of knowledge and spiritual power.
At the center of the lotus is Kapaladhara Hevajra, the powerful tantric deity symbolizing the transformative power of Tantra, representing the skillful means to achieve enlightenment. Hevajra is typically depicted as a fierce deity with eight faces, sixteen arms, and four legs, trampling on negative forces. Hevajra, surrounded by the presence of the Dakinis, serves as the primary center of spiritual force on the sacred altar space.
The eight Dakinis arranged around the petals form a protective mandala surrounding the central deity, Kapaladhara Hevajra, providing a full tantric space of wisdom, energy, and protection that boosts the altar's spiritual power. The wrathful expressions of dakinis combine beauty and intensity, reminding practitioners that insight can be ferocious when cutting through delusion. Each Dakini stands in a dance-like posture with one leg up and arms outstretched, representing movement, freedom, and transcendence of earthly boundaries. They are decorated with jewels and crowns, which frequently include skull crowns and flame-like headdresses, and signify the transformation of the "five poisons" (anger, desire, ignorance, envy, and pride) into the five wisdoms. The ceremonial tools in their hands, such as skull cups, vajras, and lassos, are richly symbolic, expressing impermanence and transformation, indestructible wisdom, and compassion that brings beings to enlightenment.
This magnificent altar exemplifies the pinnacle of Himalayan tantric art. It is ideal for temples, shrines, or as a focal point for personal practice, bringing profound spiritual presence and unmatched workmanship to your environment. This masterpiece combines creative brilliance with tantric meaning, making it a unique treasure for collectors and practitioners alike.
Introduction of Lotus:
Lotus-shaped offering vase. Known for its spiritual significance in Buddhist and Hindu traditions, it symbolizes purity, enlightenment, and the blooming of wisdom. The intricate design, with its delicate petal-like carvings and regal finish, adds a sacred and artistic touch to any shrine or meditation space. This item is ideal for those seeking to enrich their spiritual practice with a meaningful and visually striking addition.
How to set up your own Buddhist Shrine?
• Find a clean, quiet, and uncluttered spot
• Set up an altar table, and cover it with an altar cloth that calls to you
• Place your sacred item at the center
