Dipamkara Atisa Buddhist Master Statue | Handcrafted Tibetan Buddhist Icon
The Atisa Dipamkara Buddhist Master Statue represents the great Indian scholar and spiritual teacher who was instrumental in the revival of Buddhism in Tibet. This statue, skillfully handmade in Patan, Nepal, is made of copper, gilded with 24K gold, and adorned with gold and acrylic paints. This artwork, measuring 13.0"/33cm in height and 9.8"/25cm in base, weighs 3.82 kg and is a remarkable blend of creativity and devotion, making it appropriate for any altar or sacred space.
Atisa was a highly esteemed Buddhist master and scholar, and this statue depicts him in a serene appearance sitting on a moon disc lotus seat performing the 'Dharmachakra mudra,' a powerful symbol of the Buddha's teachings. The statue portrays this symbol with reverence and beauty. The statue's fine features, such as the folds in his robes, pandit hat, and the serene expression on his face, are further highlighted by the beautiful acrylic painting.
Size: 13.0”/33cm (Height) x 9.8”/25cm (Base)
Weight: 3.82 kg
Material: 24K Gold Gilded, Gold & Acrylic Paintings, Copper Body
Atisa Dipankara Shrijnana was an 11th-century religious leader from Bangladesh who became an expert in Buddhism. He was invited to Tibet, where he played a crucial role in reviving and reforming Buddhism. Atisa's teachings emphasized compassion and the aspiration to attain enlightenment for the benefit of all beings. He introduced the Three Trainings and the Six Perfections to Tibetan Buddhism, and his influence is still felt in the Gelugpa school of Tibetan Buddhism and Buddhist thought and practiced throughout Asia.
