White Tara Statues

Explore our collection of authentic White Tara statues, handcrafted in Patan, Nepal by master Himalayan artisans using the traditional lost wax sculpting method. Each White Tara statue is created in fine copper with options including 24K gold fire gilding, antique finishes, hand-painted details, and gemstone accents, reflecting the sacred beauty of Himalayan Buddhist art.

White Tara, also known as Dolkar in Tibetan Buddhism, is revered as the female Bodhisattva of compassion, healing, longevity, and serene wisdom. Traditionally shown with seven eyes, White Tara symbolizes watchful compassion and enlightened awareness, making these Tibetan Buddhist statues meaningful additions for meditation spaces, personal shrines, monasteries, and collectors of sacred Buddhist sculpture.

For centuries, our sculptors in Nepal have created sacred Buddhist statues for Tibetan monasteries and practitioners throughout the Himalayan region. Each White Tara sculpture in this collection is carefully selected for authentic craftsmanship, iconographic accuracy, and spiritual significance. Choose your White Tara statue from the collection below.

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White Tara Statue Symbolism and Meaning

White Tara, known in Tibetan as Dolkar, is revered as a female Bodhisattva of compassion, healing, longevity, and serene wisdom. Her practice is closely associated with long-life rituals and with cultivating a calm, healing presence, and she is often venerated alongside Green Tara, whose practice emphasizes swift, active compassion rather than White Tara's serene watchfulness.

White Tara is traditionally shown with seven eyes: her two regular eyes, a third eye on her forehead, and one eye on each palm and the sole of each foot. Together, these seven eyes represent watchful compassion extending in every direction, aware of suffering wherever it occurs. A related form, known as Cintachakra, or "wish-fulfilling wheel," represents White Tara's practice as it relates to fulfilling spiritual and worldly aspirations, and you may see this name on some statues in this collection. For a broader look at these symbols, see our guides to Buddha statue meaning and the Buddhist pantheon.

Materials, Sizes, and Finishes

Our White Tara statues are handcrafted in Patan, in the Kathmandu Valley, using the traditional lost wax casting method practiced by Newari artisans for generations. Each piece begins as a wax model, cast in copper and then hand-finished, with facial features, the seven eyes, jewelry, and robe details carved or chased by hand, so no two statues are ever exactly alike.

Finishes vary by piece: many statues are fully gold gilded using traditional fire gilding, where 24K gold is fused to the copper surface for a durable, rich finish, often with hand face painting; some feature crystal bodies set with turquoise, coral, or other semi-precious stones, including the "Silver Moon" style finished in silver; and others are left with a natural oxidized or antiqued copper finish for a more understated, aged look.

Sizes in our collection range from compact statues around 8-9 inches, suitable for a small altar or travel shrine, up to large masterpiece pieces of 14 inches and well beyond, including elaborate Cintachakra forms, intended as a centerpiece for a shrine room or Dharma center.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does White Tara represent?

White Tara, known in Tibetan as Dolkar, is revered as a female Bodhisattva of compassion, healing, longevity, and serene wisdom. Her practice is widely used for long-life rituals and for cultivating calm, healing energy, and is often paired with Green Tara's practice of swift, active compassion.

What do the seven eyes symbolize?

White Tara is traditionally shown with seven eyes: her two regular eyes, a third eye on her forehead, and one eye on each palm and the sole of each foot. Together these seven eyes represent watchful compassion and enlightened awareness extending in every direction, seeing the suffering of beings wherever it occurs.

What's the difference between White Tara and Green Tara?

White Tara is associated with longevity and healing and is usually shown fully seated in meditation, while Green Tara is associated with active protection and is often shown in a semi-seated, ready-to-act posture with one leg extended. Many practitioners keep statues of both.

What is a "Cintachakra" statue?

Cintachakra, meaning 'wish-fulfilling wheel,' is a specific form of White Tara associated with the fulfillment of spiritual and worldly aspirations. You may see this name used on some statues in this collection, particularly masterpiece pieces with crystal bodies or embedded semi-precious stones, and it refers to the same White Tara practice in this dedicated form.

Are these White Tara statues authentic and certified?

Yes. Every White Tara statue in this collection is handmade in Patan, Nepal, using traditional lost wax casting and 24K fire gilding. Statues include a certificate of authenticity verifying materials, technique, and origin.

How do I choose the right size for my altar?

For a personal altar or meditation space, statues in the 8-13 inch range are common. For a temple, Dharma center, or shared shrine room, larger masterpiece statues of 14 inches and above, including those with crystal bodies or gemstone settings, are often chosen as a focal point.