This 9.5″ Namgyalma (Ushnishavijaya — “Victory of the Ushnisha”) statue is finished in oxidized copper with fine hand-carved detail throughout the crown, robes, and lotus throne — no gilding, the entire figure in the warm, aged copper that gives this presentation its quietly authoritative character. The Bodhisattva crown and jewels can be additionally embellished with turquoise and red coral stones at no extra charge before shipping. The statue was handcrafted in Patan, Nepal by a master Newar artisan using the traditional lost wax sculpting method, following the iconometric requirements of the Tibetan sculptural tradition. Learn more about Namgyalma and the three long life deities.
Namgyalma is one of the three principal long life deities of Tibetan Buddhism — alongside Amitayus and White Tara — specifically venerated for longevity, the purification of negative karma, and protection from rebirth into the lower realms. She appears in human form as a 16-year-old — the same ageless, vital form shared by other longevity and Dakini deities in the tradition — with three faces representing her omniscient awareness in all directions, and eight arms each carrying a specific attribute. Her close affiliation with Amitabha Buddha — the Buddha of Infinite Light whose seed syllable Hrih she carries in one hand as a small statue — grounds her long life practice in the western pure land tradition, the red of Amitabha’s family being one reason red coral stones in her crown pay specific tribute to that connection.
Namgyalma Statue Features
Namgyalma’s eight arms hold a specific set of attributes: the two hands at her chest hold a double dorje (indestructible enlightened mind) and a rope (binding obstacles). Her third right hand displays the Varada mudra — the gift-giving gesture extended toward devotees. She holds an arrow and a small Amitabha Buddha statue. Her left hand in the lap holds the vessel of longevity — the vase of immortal nectar, the central emblem of her long life function. Her other left hand holds a bow and her upper left hand displays the Abhaya mudra of protection. A third eye of wisdom appears between her brows and an additional eye appears in the palm of her right hand — the all-seeing awareness that perceives suffering in every direction and responds to it without delay.
Authentic, Handmade in Nepal
Every statue and ritual item 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.
