Green Tara; Syamatara; Mother of Liberation
---This exquisite 33cm / 13" Green Tara statue represents the refined artistry of Nepalese master craftsmanship—a skillfully hand-carved pure copper masterwork featuring hand-painted mineral pigments created using ancient traditional techniques.
· Height: 33 cm / 13 inches
· Material: Pure copper with hand-painted mineral pigments
· Style: Green Tara in lalitasana posture with utpala lotus
· Origin: Hand-carved masterwork from Nepal, Kathmandu Valley
· Ideal for: Meditation space, home altar, spiritual art collection, protection practice
Green Tara is the most beloved female deity in Himalayan Buddhist tradition, embodying swift compassion and enlightened activity. As the "Mother of Liberation," she is known for her quick response to prayers, removing obstacles and saving beings from fear and danger. Her green color symbolizes the active, youthful energy of compassion, always ready to arise and help those in need.
Seated in lalitasana—the posture of royal ease—upon a double-lotus throne, her right leg gracefully extended, symbolizing her readiness to rise and spring into action to protect beings from danger. Her right hand rests on her knee in varada mudra (the gesture of supreme giving), bestowing blessings and fulfilling the wishes of those who call upon her. Her left hand, held gracefully at her heart, cradles the stem of a blue utpala lotus that blossoms at her shoulder, representing purity emerging from the world.
The hand-painted finish brings this compassionate deity to life with traditional mineral pigments. Her green body is applied in layers to create exceptional depth and luminosity, representing enlightened activity. The utpala lotus is painted in soft blues, its petals and curling stems rendered with precision. The face is painted with particular care—the downcast eyes conveying compassionate awareness, the subtle smile radiating the joy of liberation.
Her serene expression embodies the perfect balance of peaceful compassion and dynamic readiness. The three eyes (including the wisdom eye in her forehead) are rendered with fine brushwork, each one conveying awakened awareness that perceives all suffering and responds with immediate compassion.
Every element of this hand-carved masterwork reflects dedicated artistry. The elaborate five-jewel crown adorning her head represents the five wisdoms, each jewel rendered with crisp definition. Long silk ribbons cascade from her crown, their delicate folds carved with precision. Long earrings graze her shoulders, symbolizing her balanced awareness of all realms. Elaborate jewelry adorns her form: necklaces, armlets, bracelets, and anklets—all rendered with meticulous attention. Celestial silks drape gracefully over her shoulders, their flowing folds demonstrating mastery of classical techniques.
The double-lotus throne beneath her features layers of individually carved petals—each petal precisely shaped, their tips slightly curled, creating a throne of sacred beauty. The upper layer of petals faces upward, representing liberation, while the lower layer faces downward, symbolizing compassion descending to benefit all beings.
The ancient technique used in crafting this piece follows time-honored methods preserved in the Kathmandu Valley for centuries. The lost-wax process, detailed hand-chasing, and careful application of mineral pigments have been executed with skill by an experienced artisan.
According to traditional sources, Green Tara holds a uniquely important position in Buddhist practice. She is considered the "Mother of All Buddhas" and the embodiment of their compassionate activity. Twenty-one forms of Tara are revered in the tradition, with Green Tara as the principal figure from whom all others emanate. Her mantra—"Om Tare Tuttare Ture Svaha"—is recited for protection, healing, and the removal of obstacles on the spiritual path.
For more than a millennium, the Kathmandu Valley has nurtured a living lineage of metal sculptors who have preserved the traditions of ancient lost-wax creation. This 33cm Green Tara masterwork, with its hand-painted mineral pigments and refined carving, represents that living heritage—a timeless expression of the Mother of Liberation who responds instantly to all who call upon her.
