This 15″ Green Tara statue is fully fire gilded in 24K gold, seated on a double lotus throne, handcrafted in Patan, Nepal by master Newar artisans using the traditional lost wax sculpting method. The Bodhisattva crown and jewels are hand-carved with fine precision. At the buyer’s request, the crown and jewels can be additionally embellished with turquoise and red coral stones at no extra charge before shipping. The statue ships with a certificate of authenticity issued by Nepal’s Department of Archaeology. Have questions? Read our Green Tara FAQ for answers about iconography, practice, and choosing a statue.
In Tibetan Buddhist iconographic tradition, Green Tara is always depicted as a young woman of sixteen — an age chosen deliberately rather than conventionally. The sixteen-year-old form represents the freshness and immediacy of compassionate awareness at its most vital: unconditioned by fatigue, unburdened by accumulated heaviness, ready to respond without hesitation. This is not a statement about the value of youth but a symbolic language about the quality of compassion itself — Tara’s compassion does not diminish with use, does not tire with repetition, does not become resigned or bureaucratic. Each invocation meets the same response as the first. At 15″ on a double lotus throne, this statue conveys that quality with the presence it deserves.
Green Tara Bodhisattva Statue Features
Green Tara is depicted in lalitasana — the royal ease posture — seated on a double lotus throne with her left leg folded in meditative contemplation and her right leg partially extended, poised for immediate action. In each hand she holds the stem of an utpala lotus gently between index finger and thumb, the stems rising to bloom over each shoulder — the lotus flowers at the height of the figure’s head, framing her in the natural emblem of her tradition. Her right hand simultaneously displays the Varada mudra — the gift-giving gesture, palm open toward devotees — extending her offer of protection and the fulfillment of sincere aspirations to all who call upon her.
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.
