The artisan created this unique four armed 15.25″ Tibetan Chenrezig statue with a combination of rich oxidized copper and gold face painting — the hand painted gold face glows against the deep, lustrous copper body. At the request of the buyer, we would be happy to adorn the crown and jewels of the Chenrezig Bodhisattva statue with turquoise and red coral stones. At no extra charge, the skilled artisan can embellish the statue with these special decorations before delivery. The color turquoise is a special combination of blue and green, and red is the color which pays tribute to Amitabha Buddha.
Chenrezig Bodhisattva Statue Features
Our Chenrezig statue is featured with four arms, and he wears the crown and jewels of a Bodhisattva — here the crown is carved into tall, finely worked leaf spires, framed by large floral earrings. The four arms represent the four immeasurables — compassion, loving kindness, equanimity, and joy — read more about Chenrezig’s iconography in Tibetan Buddhism. In his upper left hand he holds the stem of the lotus flower between his index finger and thumb. In Buddhism, the lotus flower is a symbol of enlightenment: as the flower rises out of the murky water to blossom in the fresh air and sunshine, so does a devotee who has passed through the sea of suffering to become enlightened.
In his upper right hand he holds the 108 mala beads, eternally reciting his mantra Om Mani Padme Hum, while the cintamani jewel rests between his pressed principal hands — Chenrezig’s faithful devotees believe it will grant them whatever they wish for.
Chenrezig sits in the full lotus pose on a double lotus pedestal with beaded rims, carved ribbons rising at either side, his engraved robe draping in carved folds over the front of the seat. The rich, lustrous oxidized copper deepens every fine detail and makes the gold painted face the radiant focal point of the entire sculpture.
Choosing between an oxidized finish and full gold gilding comes down to taste and setting — our buyer’s guide for Buddha statues walks through the differences, or you can compare this piece with every form of the Bodhisattva of Compassion in our Avalokiteshvara statue collection.
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.
