This exceptional 35cm / 13.8" standing Green Tara statue represents the refined artistry of Nepalese master craftsmanship—a skillfully hand-carved pure copper masterwork featuring complete 24k gold-gilding, depicting the Mother of Liberation in a rare and dynamic standing posture.
· Height: 35 cm / 13.8 inches
· Material: Pure copper with complete 24k gold-gilding
· Style: Standing Green Tara in dynamic 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.
This rare standing depiction captures Green Tara in a dynamic posture, representing her active engagement with the world. Unlike the more common seated lalitasana form, the standing posture emphasizes her readiness to move, to act, to step directly into the world of suffering beings. Her right foot is slightly advanced, symbolizing her immediate response to calls for help, while her left foot remains steady, representing her unshakable foundation in wisdom.
Her right hand extends 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 lotus features three flowers—one in full bloom, one budding, and one ready to open—representing the past, present, and future Buddhas.
Her serene expression embodies the perfect balance of peaceful compassion and dynamic readiness—downcast eyes that gaze upon all beings with unconditional love, a gentle smile radiating the warmth of enlightened activity. The three eyes (including the wisdom eye in her forehead) are rendered with fine detail, each one conveying awakened awareness that perceives all suffering and responds with immediate compassion.
The complete 24k gold-gilding adds radiant luminosity to the entire sculpture. Multiple layers of pure gold are carefully applied using traditional mercury-gilding techniques, creating a warm, glowing surface that will endure for generations. This full gold finish ensures the deity shines with consistent splendor from every angle.
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 lotus base beneath her feet features layers of individually carved petals—each petal precisely shaped, their tips slightly curled, creating a foundation of sacred beauty.
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. The standing form is particularly associated with her role as the active protector who walks among beings, ever ready to respond. 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 and mercury-gilding. This 35cm standing Green Tara masterwork represents that living heritage—a timeless expression of the Mother of Liberation who steps forward instantly to protect all who call upon her.
