This elegant Oxidized Cintachakra statue portrays White Tara (Dolkar), one of the most beloved female Bodhisattvas of Tibetan Buddhism and an important member of the Three Long Life Deities. Measuring approximately 8.5 inches tall, this sculpture is handcrafted from copper alloy by master Newar artisans in Patan, Nepal using the traditional lost-wax casting method. Rather than employing gold gilding or painted features, the statue is finished in a rich oxidized copper finish that highlights the graceful modeling of White Tara’s serene face, flowing celestial garments, and refined Bodhisattva ornaments. The warm copper tones create a timeless appearance reminiscent of classical Himalayan monastery sculptures while allowing every sculptural detail to remain clearly visible.
The sculpture combines simplicity with exceptional craftsmanship. White Tara’s peaceful expression is framed by an elaborate five-point Bodhisattva crown, large circular earrings, necklaces, bracelets, and finely carved celestial scarves that curl elegantly beside the lotus throne. Fully opened lotus blossoms rise behind each shoulder upon beautifully sculpted stems, balancing the composition while emphasizing her purity and enlightened activity. Optional turquoise and red coral stones may be added to the crown and jewelry before shipping, creating a beautiful contrast against the warm oxidized copper finish while preserving the traditional Tibetan aesthetic.
Oxidized Cintachakra Statue Meaning
Cintachakra is one of the principal manifestations of White Tara, whose Sanskrit name literally means the “Wish-Fulfilling Wheel.” She embodies compassionate activity, healing, longevity, serenity, and enlightened wisdom. Within Tibetan Buddhism she is especially revered as one of the Three Long Life Deities, whose practices help remove obstacles to long life while creating favorable conditions for Dharma practice and spiritual development.
Unlike worldly concepts of longevity, White Tara’s blessings are understood to preserve life so that practitioners may continue cultivating wisdom, compassion, ethical conduct, and meditation. Her practice therefore joins physical well-being with spiritual progress, reminding practitioners that a precious human rebirth should be used to benefit both oneself and all sentient beings. Learn more in our guide explaining White Tara’s meaning and symbolism.
Seven-Eyed White Tara Iconography
This Oxidized Cintachakra statue depicts White Tara with the traditional seven eyes of enlightened awareness. In addition to her two ordinary eyes, a vertical wisdom eye appears upon her forehead while additional eyes are traditionally represented in the palms of her hands and the soles of her feet. Together these seven eyes symbolize her constant vigilance, allowing her compassionate activity to perceive suffering wherever it arises. Rather than waiting for beings to seek assistance, White Tara’s enlightened awareness continually extends in every direction.
Her youthful appearance reflects timeless vitality rather than physical age. Like many celestial Bodhisattvas, she appears in the perfection of youthful maturity, symbolizing inexhaustible compassion, spiritual beauty, and limitless enlightened energy.
Oxidized Cintachakra Statue ‒ Hand Gestures and Lotus Blossoms
White Tara’s right hand extends gracefully over the knee in the Varada mudra, the gesture of generosity, blessings, and compassionate giving. This open palm signifies her willingness to respond to the needs of practitioners with wisdom, healing, and protection. Her left hand is raised before the heart in the Abhaya mudra, the gesture of fearlessness, assuring devotees of safety, confidence, and freedom from obstacles.
Beautiful fully opened utpala lotus blossoms rise beside both shoulders upon gracefully curved stems. These flowers symbolize purity flourishing within samsara while also identifying White Tara among the many manifestations of Tara. Their balanced placement frames the Bodhisattva without distracting from her peaceful expression, creating an elegant composition equally suitable for meditation rooms, home shrines, or temple altars.
Master Newar Craftsmanship
Every element of this sculpture reflects the remarkable skill of Nepal’s hereditary Newar artisans. The crown displays crisp floral ornamentation, while the necklaces, bracelets, earrings, and flowing scarves are individually modeled before being carefully finished by hand. Raised decorative borders define the collar, sleeves, waist ornaments, and lotus throne, while the oxidized finish naturally enhances the sculpture’s depth without requiring gilding or painted decoration.
The reverse of the statue is completed with the same care as the front. Flowing scarves, ornamental collar bands, elegant proportions, and the rear structure of the lotus blossoms are fully sculpted, allowing the piece to be appreciated from every angle. The result is a harmonious devotional sculpture equally suitable for open altar displays or private meditation spaces.
The Three Long Life Deities Statue Set
This Oxidized Cintachakra statue forms a beautiful matching Three Long Life Deities shrine together with our Oxidized Tsepame (Amitayus) statue and Oxidized Namgyalma statue. All three sculptures were created by the same master artisan using copper alloy, traditional lost-wax casting, warm oxidized finishes, refined Bodhisattva ornamentation, and harmonious proportions that allow them to complement one another perfectly upon a shared altar.
Each deity contributes a distinct aspect of Tibetan longevity practice. Tsepame (Amitayus), the Buddha of Infinite Life, increases longevity, merit, and spiritual vitality through the nectar of immortality. Namgyalma (Ushnishavijaya) purifies negative karma, removes obstacles to long life, and protects practitioners from untimely death. White Tara (Cintachakra) embodies compassionate healing, serenity, fearlessness, and the restoration of life force. Together these Three Long Life Deities represent one of Tibetan Buddhism’s most complete practices for preserving a precious human life so it may be fully devoted to Dharma practice and the benefit of all sentient beings.
Custom Made Cintachakra Statues
Collectors, practitioners, monasteries, and Dharma centers may commission a custom made Tibetan Buddhist statue based upon this White Tara design. Custom commissions may be produced in larger or smaller sizes with an oxidized finish, an antiquated bronze-colored finish over the copper-alloy casting, selective 24K fire gilding, or complete 24K fire gilding with a face hand painted in 18K gold and natural pigments. Additional options include personalized engraving, gemstone settings, alternative lotus-throne designs, and custom iconographic refinements while maintaining authentic Himalayan artistic proportions.
A complete custom Three Long Life Deities shrine may also be commissioned with Tsepame, Namgyalma, and White Tara created together so every sculpture shares the same proportions, finish, engraving style, lotus throne, and artistic character. Commissioning the set as a unified project allows the artisans to produce a harmonious altar ensemble that beautifully expresses the complementary qualities of longevity, healing, purification, protection, compassion, and enlightened wisdom that define the Three Long Life Deities.
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.
