Handcrafted in Patan, Nepal, this 8-inch Beautiful Jetsun Dolma statue is an exceptionally ornate interpretation of Green Tara, combining traditional Newar metalwork with a luminous sacred presence. The sculpture is cast in copper alloy using the centuries-old lost wax method and fire gilded in 24K gold. Tara’s face is separately hand painted with carefully delineated eyes, gracefully arched eyebrows, a red urna, and softly colored lips. Deep blue-painted hair provides a subtle contrast with the surrounding gold. Particularly impressive is the elaborate multi-point Bodhisattva crown, whose layered foliate forms rise prominently above Tara’s face and demonstrate the fine finishing work devoted to this compact sculpture.
Meaning of the Beautiful Jetsun Dolma Statue
The Beautiful Jetsun Dolma statue represents Green Tara as the embodiment of swift compassionate activity. Rather than remaining withdrawn entirely in contemplation, Tara combines awakened wisdom with immediate responsiveness to the suffering of sentient beings. Her calm expression therefore complements a posture that remains prepared for action. Practitioners invoke her for courage, protection, the removal of obstacles, and support along the path toward awakening. Her celebrated mantra, Om Tare Tuttare Ture Svaha, expresses these liberating qualities and remains central to Tara practice throughout Tibetan Buddhism. Explore the meaning and practice of the Green Tara mantra in our complete Tara guide.
Beautiful Jetsun Dolma Statue Iconography
Tara is seated in lalitasana, the posture of royal ease. Her left leg remains folded inward while her right leg extends forward toward the edge of the lotus throne, symbolizing readiness to rise and respond to beings in need. Her lowered right hand displays Varada mudra, the gesture associated with generosity, blessings, and compassionate giving. The raised left hand holds an utpala lotus stem while remaining poised near her heart. These attributes bring together meditative stability and compassionate activity, two qualities fundamental to Tara’s visual identity. Learn more about Green Tara’s traditional iconography.
Utpala Lotuses, Crown and Himalayan Craftsmanship
Two large utpala lotus blossoms rise beside Tara’s shoulders, forming a floral frame around her crown and upper body. Sculpted stems ascend alongside the arms while curling celestial scarves introduce graceful movement to the composition. Tara is richly adorned with large earrings, layered necklaces, bracelets, arm ornaments, and finely worked garment borders. Her substantial lotus throne has strongly modeled petals and a beaded upper rim, giving the relatively compact statue a broad and visually grounded foundation. At the buyer’s request, the crown and jewelry can also be embellished with genuine turquoise and red coral before shipping at no additional charge.
Beautiful Jetsun Dolma Statue with Crowned Amitabha
This statue makes an especially meaningful companion to our gold gilded Crowned Amitabha Buddha statue. Amitabha presides over the Lotus or Padma Buddha family and embodies discriminating wisdom, boundless compassion, and the aspiration associated with his Western Pure Land of Sukhavati. Tara’s traditional relationship with Avalokiteshvara connects her closely with this same Lotus-family current, since Avalokiteshvara is Amitabha’s principal Bodhisattva attendant and Tara is traditionally associated with his compassionate tears. Displayed together, the figures express complementary dimensions of the same compassionate path: Amitabha’s serene awakened wisdom and Tara’s immediate compassionate activity.
Custom Made Tibetan Buddhist Statues
Collectors, practitioners, monasteries, and Dharma centers seeking particular dimensions or coordinated altar figures may also commission custom Tibetan Buddhist statues handmade in Nepal. A commissioned Jetsun Dolma may be created in a preferred size and finish, with appropriate crown, jewelry, lotus throne, gemstone ornamentation, and traditional iconographic details. A matching Crowned Amitabha can also be commissioned so the two sculptures share compatible proportions, pedestal design, gilding, and workshop style while preserving the individual sacred attributes of each deity. This offers an excellent option for creating a visually unified Padma-family altar centered upon compassionate wisdom and enlightened activity.
Authentic, Handmade in Nepal
Every statue is handcrafted in Patan, Nepal, using traditional lost wax casting and comes with a certificate of authenticity issued by Nepal’s Department of Archaeology, verifying its materials, technique, and origin.
