This 13.25-inch Nepali White Tara Sculpture portrays Cintachakra, the “Wish-Fulfilling Wheel,” one of the most revered manifestations of Tara in Tibetan Buddhism. Also known as Dolkar and the Seven-Eyed Tara, she embodies longevity, healing, serenity, and compassionate awareness. Handcrafted in Patan, Nepal, by skilled Newar artisans, the sculpture is cast in copper alloy using the traditional lost wax method and fire gilded in genuine 24K gold. Her serene face is separately hand painted with 18K gold and natural pigments, complementing the warm gold surface while preserving the delicacy of her expression. The exceptional engraving covering her garments and monumental lotus throne gives this sculpture an especially refined character.
White Tara is traditionally associated with the radiance of a thousand full moons and the peaceful, sustaining dimension of enlightened compassion. Her Sanskrit name Cintachakra is commonly translated as “Wish-Fulfilling Wheel,” while her Tibetan name Dolkar identifies her as White Tara. She is also one of Tibetan Buddhism’s three principal long-life deities, together with Amitayus and Namgyalma. Practitioners therefore particularly associate her with longevity, healing, the accumulation of merit and wisdom, and the removal of obstacles to a long and meaningful Dharma life. Explore the symbolism and spiritual significance of White Tara and Cintachakra in our complete Tara guide.
Nepali White Tara Sculpture and the Seven Eyes
The defining iconographic feature of White Tara is her seven eyes of compassionate awareness. In addition to her two natural eyes, a vertically positioned third eye appears prominently upon her forehead, with additional eyes represented on the palms of her hands and soles of her feet. Together, these seven eyes symbolize an awareness that perceives suffering in every direction and responds with wisdom and compassion. Her right palm opens toward the viewer in Varada mudra, the gesture of generosity and compassionate giving. Her left hand is raised while delicately holding a lotus stem. Learn more about the symbolism of White Tara’s seven eyes and their relationship to her compassionate activity.
Unlike Green Tara’s active royal-ease posture, Cintachakra sits serenely with both legs crossed in the full lotus posture, emphasizing meditative stability, peacefulness, and enduring compassion. Gracefully sculpted stems rise beside her shoulders to two lotus blossoms shown at different stages of opening. She wears an elaborate Bodhisattva crown above her dark painted hair, accompanied by ornate earrings, necklaces, armlets, bracelets, and other finely modeled ornaments. At the buyer’s request, selected areas of the crown and jewelry may be embellished with turquoise and red coral gemstones before shipment at no additional charge.
Hand Engraved Dhoti and Double Lotus Throne
Close examination reveals extensive hand engraving across White Tara’s dhoti and legs. Delicate floral motifs emerge from finely stippled backgrounds, with additional ornamentation continuing around the back of her garment. The craftsmanship becomes particularly impressive in the substantial throne beneath her. Multiple tiers combine raised lotus-petal carvings with finely engraved floral scrollwork, beaded borders, repeating geometric patterns, and ornamental bands extending around the pedestal. The rear is finished with the same attention to detail as the front, demonstrating the artisan’s commitment to creating a sculpture intended to be appreciated from every direction.
White Tara and Green Tara as a Matched Pair
This White Tara was created by the same artisan as our closely matched 13.5-inch Gold Gilded Green Tara statue, making the two sculptures an unusually harmonious pair for an altar or collection. Beyond their similar scale, 24K gold finish, engraving, lotus thrones, and artistic style, their iconography is doctrinally complementary. Green Tara embodies swift compassionate action, protection, and readiness to overcome obstacles, while White Tara represents longevity, healing, peacefulness, and sustained compassionate awareness. Green Tara’s extended right leg communicates immediate action; White Tara’s full-lotus posture expresses meditative stability. Together they present two complementary expressions of Tara’s enlightened compassion.
Custom Made Nepali White Tara and Green Tara Statues
For Dharma centers, collectors, and practitioners seeking a coordinated altar arrangement, we can also commission custom Tibetan Buddhist statues handmade in Nepal. White Tara and Green Tara are especially meaningful choices for a matched commission because they share the enlightened identity of Tara while expressing complementary qualities. A custom pair can be coordinated in height, pedestal proportions, 24K gold gilding, engraving patterns, gemstone ornamentation, and overall artistic finish. Together, Green Tara’s swift protective activity and White Tara’s qualities of healing and longevity create a balanced devotional presentation of compassionate action joined with peaceful, enduring awareness.
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.
