Our Nepali master artisan created this masterpiece Green Tara sculpture with the jewelry and crown of a bodhisattva. Upon request we can embellish her crown, jewels and robe with turquoise and red coral semi-precious stones. As a result, the beautiful hand carvings of the statue will highlight the floral carvings which adorn her robes and pedestal.
The color red is a tribute to Amitabha Buddha. Tibetan Buddhists believe that meditation on the color red will transmute the poison of attachment into the wisdom of discernment. Furthermore, turquoise is a combination of blue and green which symbolizes Green Tara’s dedication to the Buddhas and her readiness to act.
Our Masterpiece Green Tara sculpture is hand carved using the traditional lost wax method. The Nepali artisans have perfected their craft over many centuries. Therefore, as the new owner of this statue you can rest assured that you have procured a monastic quality sculpture that will benefit you for many lifetimes.
Masterpiece Green Tara Sculpture Features:
The sacred mudras depicted by her show that her endless compassion and generosity have no bounds. Therefore, her right hand is gracefully lying over her right leg expressing the “gift giving mudra” also known as Varada. Also, her left hand is held near her heart expressing the classic protection or Abhaya mudra. Thus, Green Tara wishes to protect those seeking insight knowledge and the elimination of ignorance.
Between the thumb and index finger of each hand she gently holds the stems of lotus flowers which grow over her shoulders. The blossoming flower over her right shoulder signifies the beauty of a lotus blossom rising above earthly defilements. She yearns to assist all of those who wish to vanquish ill will, attachment and ignorance. The unopened lotus flower over her left shoulder encourages devotees to strive for the purity that awaits sentient life in Nirvana. Click here to learn more about the rich symbolism of the Green Tara bodhisattva.
