{"product_id":"white-tara-mother-of-long-life-buddha-statue-23cm-9-hand-carved-copper-gilded-double-lotus-throne-ancient-technique-masterwork","title":"White Tara (Mother of Long Life) Buddha Statue 23cm \/ 9\" Hand-Carved Copper Gilded – Double Lotus Throne Ancient Technique Masterwork","description":"\u003cp\u003eWhite Tara; Sitatara; Mother of Long Life\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e---This exquisite 23cm \/ 9\" White Tara statue represents the finest of Nepalese master craftsmanship—a pure copper hand-carved masterwork created using ancient traditional techniques, featuring complete 24k gold-gilding and a meticulously carved double lotus throne.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e· Height: 23 cm \/ 9 inches\u003cbr\u003e· Material: Pure copper with complete 24k gold-gilding\u003cbr\u003e· Style: White Tara in full vajra posture with seven eyes on double lotus throne\u003cbr\u003e· Origin: Masterwork hand-carved in Nepal, Kathmandu Valley\u003cbr\u003e· Ideal for: Meditation space, home altar, spiritual art collection, long-life practice, healing practice\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhite Tara, known in Tibetan as Sitatara, is one of the most revered female deities in Himalayan Buddhist tradition, embodying long life, healing, and serene compassion. She is known as the \"Mother of Long Life\" and is often invoked for health, longevity, and protection from illness. Her white complexion symbolizes purity, transcendence, and the complete spectrum of enlightened wisdom. She is one of the \"Long Life Three\" along with Amitayus and Ushnishavijaya, forming the essential triad for longevity practice in Tibetan Buddhism.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSeated in full vajra posture (padmasana) upon a magnificent double lotus throne, her serene expression embodies the perfect peace of enlightened compassion—downcast eyes that gaze upon all beings with unconditional love, a gentle smile radiating the warmth of maternal care. Her face conveys the nurturing energy of a mother who protects her children without hesitation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe seven eyes that distinguish White Tara from other deities are rendered with exceptional precision:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e· The wisdom eye on her forehead perceives all realms with enlightened awareness\u003cbr\u003e· The eyes on her palms see the suffering of beings and extend compassion through every gesture\u003cbr\u003e· The eyes on the soles of her feet witness the cries of beings wherever she steps\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese seven eyes symbolize her awakened awareness that sees all suffering throughout the three worlds and responds with compassionate activity. No being's pain escapes her notice, and no call for help goes unanswered.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn her right hand, resting gracefully on her knee, she extends varada mudra (the gesture of supreme giving), bestowing blessings of long life and freedom from illness. In her left hand, held at her heart, she cradles the stem of a blue utpala lotus that blossoms at her shoulder. The lotus features three flowers—one in full bloom, one budding, and one ready to open—representing the past, present, and future Buddhas. This attribute emphasizes her connection to all enlightened beings throughout time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe double lotus throne specified in the request is itself a masterpiece of carving. Two layers of lotus petals unfold beneath her—each petal individually 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 precise carving of each petal demonstrates the master artisan's exceptional skill.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 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 catches light and draws the eye to Tara's serene presence. This full gold finish ensures the deity shines with maximum splendor from every angle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEvery element of this hand-carved masterwork reflects the extraordinary skill of the master artisan. 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 rest against her chest, armlets encircle her upper arms, bracelets adorn her wrists, and anklets decorate her feet—all rendered with meticulous attention. Celestial silks drape gracefully over her shoulders, their flowing folds demonstrating mastery of classical Himalayan techniques.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAccording to traditional sources, White Tara holds a uniquely important position in Himalayan Buddhist practice. She is considered an emanation of Avalokiteshvara's compassion, manifesting specifically to promote long life and healing. Her mantra—\"Om Tare Tuttare Ture Mama Ayuh Punya Jnana Pustime Svaha\"—is recited for longevity, recovery from illness, and protection from untimely death.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTraditional texts describe White Tara as having been born from a tear of Avalokiteshvara as he gazed upon the suffering of beings. Where Green Tara arose from his right tear as the active savioress, White Tara arose from his left tear as the gentle healer. This origin story emphasizes their complementary roles: Green Tara protects from immediate danger, while White Tara ensures the long life necessary to practice the Dharma.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor more than a millennium, the Kathmandu Valley has nurtured a living lineage of metal sculptors who have preserved the secrets of ancient lost-wax creation. This 23cm White Tara masterwork represents that living heritage—a transmission of artistic tradition passed from master to disciple through countless generations, now embodied in a single perfect form. The combination of pure copper construction, complete 24k gold-gilding, master-level carving, the gracefully rendered seven eyes, and the exquisite double lotus throne represents the finest in Himalayan sacred art—a timeless expression of the Mother of Long Life whose healing compassion extends to all beings.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Botree ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45255054000230,"sku":null,"price":985.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0700\/5021\/8086\/files\/FDF7826F-38B3-4093-969B-FEDEE38F2E8E.jpg?v=1773641988","url":"https:\/\/www.botreearts.com\/products\/white-tara-mother-of-long-life-buddha-statue-23cm-9-hand-carved-copper-gilded-double-lotus-throne-ancient-technique-masterwork","provider":"Botree ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}