Crowned White Tara Statue | 14″ Antiquated Finish | Authentic Nepal

This finely crafted Crowned White Tara Statue portrays seven-eyed White Tara, also known as Cintachakra and Dolkar, the peaceful female Buddha associated with healing, longevity and compassionate protection. Handmade in Patan, Nepal, the 14-inch sculpture was cast from copper alloy through the traditional lost-wax method and completed with a rich antiquated oxidized finish. Its dark, reflective surface emphasizes the graceful modeling of Tara’s face and body while bringing greater definition to the extensive hand engraving across her garments, lotus throne and architectural pedestal.

White Tara rests in the full lotus posture upon a substantial double lotus throne. Her right hand extends over the knee in Varada mudra, the gesture of generosity and the granting of blessings, while her raised left hand supports the stem of an utpala lotus near her heart. A fully opened blossom appears beside her right shoulder, and a second, less-developed flower rises beside her left. Her elaborate Bodhisattva crown, celestial jewelry and tall hair ornament give the sculpture a dignified shrine presence while preserving the peaceful character associated with White Tara practice.

Measuring approximately 14 inches high, 9 inches wide and 6.5 inches deep, this statue is large enough to serve as a principal shrine image while remaining suitable for a home altar, meditation room or private collection. The reverse is finished with the same care as the front, including a smoothly modeled back, sculpted lotus stems, engraved garments and detailed ornamentation continuing around the double lotus pedestal. Genuine turquoise and red coral may be added to the crown and jewelry upon request before shipping.

Crowned White Tara Statue of Seven-Eyed Tara

White Tara is one of the most beloved female Buddhas in Tibetan Buddhism. She is known in Tibetan as Dolkar and is also called Cintachakra, the “wish-fulfilling wheel.” Her practice is associated particularly with healing, long life, serenity and the restoration of favorable conditions for continued spiritual development. Unlike Green Tara, whose extended leg expresses immediate compassionate action, White Tara remains seated in a stable meditative posture, reflecting the calm and sustaining dimension of enlightened compassion.

The primary keyword Crowned White Tara Statue accurately describes the distinctive appearance of this sculpture. Tara wears the crown, jewels and silken garments of an enlightened Bodhisattva rather than the simple monastic robes of a historical Buddha. These celestial ornaments symbolize the abundance of awakened qualities she places at the service of sentient beings.

White Tara is traditionally counted among the three principal long-life deities of Tibetan Buddhism, together with Amitayus and Ushnishavijaya. Her practice is undertaken not merely to prolong ordinary life, but to protect the health, clarity and favorable circumstances needed to practice the Dharma. Learn more about White Tara’s meaning and symbolism, or explore our complete collection of White Tara statues in different sizes and finishes.

The Seven Eyes of White Tara

The seven eyes are the defining iconographic feature of this White Tara sculpture. In addition to the two natural eyes in her face, a third eye appears upon her forehead, with further eyes represented in the palms of her hands and the soles of her feet. These seven eyes symbolize complete compassionate awareness directed throughout the world.

The third eye represents transcendent wisdom—the ability to perceive reality beyond ordinary appearances. The eyes in the hands unite insight with compassionate action, suggesting that Tara does not help beings blindly or impulsively. She understands their circumstances and responds with the skillful means appropriate to their needs. The eyes associated with her feet represent awareness extending into every direction and every realm where suffering may be encountered.

Together, the seven eyes communicate a form of compassion that is both gentle and vigilant. White Tara sees the physical pain, emotional distress and spiritual obstacles experienced by sentient beings while remaining established in meditative wisdom. Her open, attentive gaze is therefore not merely decorative; it expresses one of the central teachings embodied by the deity.

Full Lotus Posture and Meditative Stability

White Tara is seated in the full lotus posture, with both legs folded and the soles turned upward. This closed and symmetrical position differs from Green Tara’s posture of royal ease, in which one leg extends outward in readiness to rise. White Tara’s posture emphasizes meditative balance, stability and the patient preservation of life.

The full lotus pose forms a broad triangular composition, visually anchoring the narrow waist, upright torso and elaborate crown. Her body remains relaxed rather than rigid, conveying serenity without passivity. The carefully modeled shoulders, waist and folded legs create a harmonious transition between the peaceful upper body and the expansive double lotus throne beneath her.

Her calm posture reflects the quality of sustained compassion. Green Tara is often understood as responding immediately to imminent danger, while White Tara nurtures, heals and supports beings over time. For practitioners, this stable seated form can serve as a visual reminder that genuine longevity is connected with balance, wisdom and compassionate purpose.

Varada Mudra and the Raised Hand of Protection

White Tara’s lowered right hand rests open above her knee in Varada mudra, the gesture of generosity, compassion and the granting of spiritual blessings. The open palm faces outward toward the devotee, expressing her willingness to offer healing, merit, protection and the conditions necessary for practice. The sacred eye associated with the palm reinforces the union of compassionate action and awakened insight.

Her raised left hand is held near the heart while delicately supporting the stem of an utpala lotus. The gesture combines protection, reassurance and teaching. Its position near the heart indicates that Tara’s enlightened activity arises from wisdom and immeasurable compassion rather than ordinary emotion.

Together, the two hands create a balanced iconographic statement. The raised hand offers confidence and refuge, while the lowered hand extends generosity into the world. White Tara therefore embodies both the inward stability of meditative realization and the outward activity of compassionate assistance.

Two Utpala Lotuses and the Continuity of the Dharma

Two utpala lotus stems rise beside Tara’s body and curl behind her shoulders. The stems are modeled as flowing openwork forms with leaves and scrolling branches, creating movement around the otherwise symmetrical seated posture. They frame the crown and shoulders without obscuring the smooth sculptural treatment of her torso.

The blossom beside Tara’s right shoulder is fully opened, while the flower beside her left remains less developed. The pairing may be understood as representing different stages in the unfolding of wisdom and realization. The open flower expresses awakened understanding brought to fruition, while the emerging blossom symbolizes the potential for enlightenment that remains present within every sentient being.

Lotus flowers also represent purity arising within samsara. Their roots develop beneath muddy water, yet the blossoms open unstained above the surface. In White Tara’s iconography, the utpala lotuses reflect her ability to enter the suffering of the world while remaining completely free from confusion and attachment.

The two flowers are sometimes interpreted more broadly as expressing the continuity of the Dharma across time. White Tara’s compassionate activity is not confined to a single moment or generation; it supports beings throughout the past, present and future as they progress toward awakening.

Bodhisattva Crown and Celestial Jewelry

The ornate crown is one of the most prominent visual features of this Crowned White Tara Statue. Multiple pointed leaves rise around the carefully arranged hair, enclosing finely worked floral, beaded and jewel-like details. A tall finial emerges above the central hair arrangement, increasing the vertical presence of the sculpture and drawing the eye upward from the peaceful face.

Long earrings frame Tara’s cheeks, while layered necklaces cover the upper chest. Additional ornaments appear at the upper arms, wrists, ankles and waist. A finely detailed belt separates the smooth torso from the richly engraved lower garment. These ornaments identify Tara as an enlightened Bodhisattva whose beautiful appearance symbolizes perfected generosity, patience, discipline, meditation, diligence and wisdom.

The crown and jewelry may be embellished with genuine turquoise and red coral at the buyer’s request. Turquoise is closely associated with Himalayan artistic traditions and provides a vivid contrast against the dark oxidized copper. Red coral adds warmth to the crown and ornaments while complementing the sculpture’s antiquated finish. The stones may be added before delivery without changing the traditional iconographic form of the statue.

Hand-Engraved Garments and Hemlines

Extensive hand engraving distinguishes this White Tara statue from more simply finished oxidized sculptures. Fine foliate scrollwork covers the dhoti around both folded legs, following the curved surfaces of the fabric and reinforcing the rounded composition of the full lotus posture. The patterns are dense enough to reward close inspection yet remain balanced by the smooth treatment of Tara’s face, torso and back.

Decorative borders define the garment edges, while jeweled chains and pendant-like ornaments descend from the waist. The front folds are individually modeled, giving the fabric a natural layered appearance above the throne. Fine engraving continues around the sides and reverse of the garment rather than ending at the frontal view.

The rear photograph clearly shows the engraved dhoti continuing around the folded legs. The designs remain carefully organized beneath the smooth back and waist ornaments, demonstrating that the artisan treated the sculpture as a complete sacred image intended to be viewed from multiple directions.

Crowned White Tara Statue ‒ Double Lotus Throne and Architectural Pedestal

White Tara rests upon a substantial double lotus throne composed of two distinct rows of sculpted petals. The upper lotus provides a smooth platform for the folded legs, while the lower row of broad, curling petals projects outward around the base. Their deep relief creates strong shadows that complement the darker oxidized recesses of the sculpture.

Beneath the lotus is a tall architectural pedestal framed by beaded borders. Fine foliate engraving covers the rounded surfaces, while a continuous key-fret band encircles the lowest tier. The geometric border introduces a disciplined visual rhythm beneath the organic lotus petals and scrolling garment designs.

The pedestal is fully ornamented across the reverse. Engraved floral scrollwork continues around the rounded lower base, and the key-fret pattern remains uninterrupted. This complete treatment gives the statue a finished appearance from every angle and makes it particularly suitable for placement on a freestanding altar.

The lotus throne carries important Buddhist symbolism. Although the lotus develops from mud, its flower rises clean and unstained. Tara’s seat therefore represents enlightened purity arising within the conditions of samsara. The double row of petals also creates a visual transition between the worldly architectural pedestal and the awakened body of the deity.

Rich Antiquated Oxidized Copper Finish

The sculpture’s rich oxidized copper finish gives it the appearance of a carefully preserved Himalayan shrine image. Rather than concealing the copper alloy beneath uniform gilding, the dark surface allows the qualities of the metal and the hand carving to remain central to the design. Smooth areas reflect light softly, while recessed details remain darker and more deeply defined.

This contrast is especially effective across the crown, jewelry, engraved dhoti and double lotus throne. Raised edges catch the light, revealing patterns that might appear flatter under an even surface treatment. The face and torso remain comparatively smooth, directing attention toward Tara’s compassionate expression before the eye moves into the surrounding ornamentation.

The antiquated finish also allows this statue to coordinate naturally with other dark oxidized copper images. Its understated color is appropriate for a contemplative altar while remaining visually rich enough for a collection of traditional Himalayan sacred art.

Crowned White Tara Statue ‒ Quality Finish on the Front, Sides and Reverse

The back view reveals the quality of workmanship throughout the sculpture. White Tara’s shoulders, back and waist are smoothly modeled, preserving a natural transition between the upper torso and folded legs. A fine necklace and beaded ornament extend behind the shoulders, while the crown and tall hair finial remain fully developed from the reverse.

Both lotus stems are sculpted as substantial openwork forms rather than flat frontal decorations. Their leaves, branches and flower heads retain depth when viewed from behind. The engraved patterns across the dhoti continue around both legs, and the pendant ornaments at the rear waist are individually detailed.

The double lotus throne and architectural pedestal receive equally complete decoration across the back. This full finish is especially valuable for a shrine where the image may be viewed from the side or during ritual handling. It also demonstrates the high standard of traditional Newar metalwork devoted to areas that might otherwise have been simplified.

Traditional Lost-Wax Casting in Patan, Nepal

This Crowned White Tara Statue was handmade by Newar artisans in Patan, Nepal, a historic center of Buddhist metal sculpture. The process begins with a detailed wax model prepared according to traditional iconometric proportions. The artisan establishes the seated posture, seven-eyed iconography, mudras, facial expression, crown, jewelry, lotus flowers and throne before the statue is prepared for casting.

The wax model is enclosed within a heat-resistant mould and fired so that the wax melts away, leaving a cavity in its shape. Molten copper alloy is poured into the mould and allowed to cool. After the mould is broken, the cast sculpture is refined by hand. The artisan chases the surface, sharpens the facial features and jewelry, adjusts the hands and lotus stems, and removes irregularities created during casting.

The foliate patterns across the dhoti, throne and pedestal are engraved after the primary casting work is completed. The statue is then carefully oxidized to create its deep antiquated finish. Selected raised surfaces may be polished to reveal the contours and hand-carved patterns while maintaining the dark overall appearance.

Because the original wax model is lost during casting and the chasing, engraving and finishing are completed individually, each sculpture retains subtle handmade variations. These differences are an inherent feature of traditional Newar craftsmanship rather than imperfections associated with machine production.

White Tara’s Healing and Long-Life Practice

White Tara practice is traditionally associated with healing illness, overcoming obstacles to life and strengthening the conditions needed for spiritual development. Her compassionate activity is gentle, restorative and sustaining. Rather than representing longevity as an end in itself, she supports a life used wisely for meditation, study, service and the cultivation of awakened qualities.

Her mantra is commonly recited as Om Tare Tuttare Ture Mama Ayuh Punya Jnana Pushtim Kuru Svaha. The practice invokes the increase of life, merit and wisdom. These three qualities are closely related: life provides the opportunity to practice, merit creates favorable conditions, and wisdom directs that opportunity toward liberation. Learn more in our guide to the White Tara mantra and its meaning.

Placed upon an altar, the statue may serve as the visual support for meditation, mantra recitation and long-life prayers. The seven eyes remind practitioners that healing compassion must be joined with wisdom, while the stable lotus posture encourages patience and continuity in practice.

Crowned White Tara Statue, Green Tara and Avalokiteshvara Shrine Set

This Crowned White Tara Statue would form a harmonious three-piece shrine ensemble with the matching Antiquated Green Tara sculpture and the 1000 Armed Avalokiteshvara statue. The closely related heights, dark oxidized copper finishes, Bodhisattva crowns and traditional Newar craftsmanship create strong visual continuity among the three images.

White Tara and Green Tara share extensive foliate engraving across their garments, decorative hemlines and richly worked double lotus thrones. Both wear elaborate crowns and celestial jewelry, and their comparable dimensions allow them to serve as balanced flanking deities. The taller Avalokiteshvara image would occupy the center, where its broad arrangement of compassionate arms, eleven heads and selective 24K fire-gilded details would stand out against the darker Tara sculptures.

The arrangement is also doctrinally coherent. Avalokiteshvara embodies universal compassion itself—the awakened capacity to perceive and respond to the suffering of all beings. Green Tara represents that compassion moving immediately into fearless action, removing dangers and obstacles. White Tara expresses compassion through healing, longevity and the patient preservation of favorable conditions for spiritual practice.

Together, the deities present three complementary dimensions of enlightened compassion. Avalokiteshvara perceives suffering and generates the limitless Bodhisattva vow. Green Tara responds swiftly when beings encounter fear and adversity. White Tara heals, nurtures and sustains them over the longer course of the path. With Avalokiteshvara positioned as the taller centerpiece, the shrine would symbolize compassion that sees suffering, acts to relieve it and protects the conditions needed for continued realization.

Custom-Made Crowned White Tara Statues

A custom-made White Tara statue may be commissioned in a preferred size, finish and degree of ornamentation. Available options include smaller personal shrine statues, larger temple-scale images, antiquated oxidized copper finishes, silver-highlighted surfaces and sculptures fire gilded in 24K gold. For gilded commissions, the face may be separately hand painted with 18K gold and natural pigments.

The crown, necklaces, earrings, armlets, bracelets and waist ornaments may be embellished with genuine turquoise and red coral. Stone placement may be kept restrained and traditional or expanded across the crown and jewelry according to the buyer’s preference. The depth of the garment engraving, lotus-petal design and architectural pedestal may also be adapted to suit the scale and artistic character of the commission.

Custom seven-eyed Tara statues can be created for home shrines, private collectors, Dharma centers and monasteries. Traditional iconographic features—including the seven eyes, full lotus posture, Varada mudra, raised protective hand and pair of utpala lotuses—are preserved throughout the design and production process.

A complete custom three-piece shrine set may also be commissioned with White Tara, the Antiquated Green Tara sculpture and the 1000 Armed Avalokiteshvara statue. Their heights, oxidized finishes, crown proportions, engraving styles and throne details can be coordinated so the finished group appears as an intentionally unified altar ensemble. Avalokiteshvara may be made several inches taller as the centerpiece, while the Tara statues are proportioned as complementary companions representing swift action, healing and long life.

This custom arrangement would unite Avalokiteshvara’s universal compassion with Green Tara’s immediate protective activity and White Tara’s sustaining gifts of healing and longevity. The result would be both visually balanced and doctrinally meaningful for a private shrine, Dharma center or monastery.