Hand Carved Gold Detailed Face Painted Red Tara Copper Statue from Patan, Nepal

Description

Red Tara Statue
Name
Red Tara Statue
Height
8.75”
Width
6.75”
Depth
4”
Material
Lost Wax Method, Copper Alloy 24 Karat Gold Gilded and Hand Painted Face
Actual Weight
1.690 Kg.
Ships From
Patan, Nepal
Shipping Provider
Express Shipping Service
Shipping Time
Usually ships within 48 hours. Allow 5 – 7 business days for deliver within worldwide.
Insurance
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Red Tara – The Wish Fulfilling Tara
Red Tara is the manifestation of Tara expression of awareness of all phenomena. In Vajrayana Buddhism the practice of Red Tara is based on the ritual called the Mandala of wish-fulfilling essence that focuses on turning material desires into compassion and love. The ritual includes yoga, healing practices and teachings on the nature of mind. The Red Tara empowerment ritual was originated by Amitabha Buddha and passed to Avalokiteshvara, then to an emanation of Tara and the famous Indian master Nagarjuna that transmitted this teaching to Padmasambhava.
Guru Rinpoche left this knowledge to his consort Yeshe Tsogyal, and asked her to hide it as a treasure to be discovered at a later time, which it would produce the most benefit. The teaching was discovered by lama Apong Terton, who lived in last century. Before his death the lama transmitted the ritual to a monk that promised to reveal it to the reincarnation of Apong Terton, Sakya Trizin.
Gestures and Attributes
Red Tara is depicted in her peaceful manifestation. She is seated with the right leg slightly extended like the most common representation of Green Tara. The right hand is extended outward across the knee facing upward and holding a long-life vase (Kalasha) and the left hand is positioned in front of the heart holding the stem of a utpala flower with bow and arrow of skillful meaning wisdom on top of it.
About this Sculpture
Expertly cast from copper alloy using lost wax method and 24 karat gold
gilded with hand painted face
; this statue is a beautiful portrayal of Red Tara. This sculpture was individually handcrafted in Patan, Nepal by master artisans of the Shakya clan who are considered among the best in the world. These craftsmen are the modern heirs to a centuries-old tradition of creating sacred art for use in temples and monasteries. The fine metalworking techniques have been passed down from generation to generation since ancient times.