{"product_id":"white-tara-statue-33cm-hand-carved-copper-traditional-technique-serene-expression-tibetan-style-bodhisattva-masterwork-himalayan-art-nepal","title":"White Tara Statue 33cm Hand-Carved Copper – Traditional Technique, Serene Expression Tibetan Style Bodhisattva Masterwork Himalayan Art Nepal","description":"\u003cp\u003eWhite Tara; Sitatara; Mother of Long Life\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDescription: White Tara (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. Seven eyes are depicted on her body—one on her forehead, two on her palms, and two on the soles of her feet—symbolizing her awakened awareness that sees all suffering throughout the three worlds and responds with compassionate activity. She is one of the \"Long Life Three\" along with Ushnishavijaya and Amitayus.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e· Height: 33 cm\u003cbr\u003e· Material: Pure copper with traditional hand-finished surface (ancient technique)\u003cbr\u003e· Style: White Tara (Sitatara) in vajra posture with seven eyes\u003cbr\u003e· Origin: Hand-carved masterwork from Nepal using traditional techniques\u003cbr\u003e· Ideal for: Meditation space, home altar centerpiece, spiritual art collection, healing practice, contemplative environment\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis exquisite 33cm White Tara statue represents the finest of Nepalese master craftsmanship—a pure copper hand-carved masterwork created using traditional Himalayan metalworking techniques, with particular attention to the serene, compassionate expression requested.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhite Tara appears here in her classic form, seated in full vajra posture upon a double-lotus throne, her serene expression embodying the perfect peace of enlightened compassion. Her face, as specified, radiates gentle kindness—downcast eyes that gaze upon all beings with unconditional love, a subtle smile that conveys the warmth of maternal care. The traditional technique used in crafting this piece follows ancient methods passed down through generations of Himalayan artisans.\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\u003eEvery element of this hand-carved sculpture reflects skilled artistry. Her right hand rests on her knee in varada mudra (the gesture of supreme giving), bestowing blessings of long life and freedom from illness. Her left hand, held gracefully at her heart, cradles the stem of an utpala lotus that blossoms at her shoulder, its three flowers representing the past, present, and future Buddhas.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShe wears the full regalia of a celestial bodhisattva—the elaborate five-jewel crown adorning her head represents the five wisdoms. Long earrings graze her shoulders, symbolizing her balanced awareness of all realms. Delicate 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 to detail. Celestial silks drape gracefully over her shoulders, their flowing folds demonstrating the artisan's mastery of classical Himalayan techniques.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe traditional technique specified in the request refers to time-honored metalworking methods that have been preserved in the Kathmandu Valley for centuries. This approach involves hand-hammering, detailed chasing, and careful finishing that results in a piece with unique character and warmth impossible to achieve through modern mass-production methods.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExpertly hand-carved from pure copper by skilled artisans of Nepal, this 33cm sculpture captures every delicate detail: the graceful curves of her youthful form, the precise positioning of her hands in their symbolic gestures, the carefully rendered seven eyes, and the elaborately carved lotus throne upon which she sits.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe hand-finished surface brings the healing deity to life through traditional patination and detailing techniques. Her white complexion is represented through the natural copper surface with subtle finishing, following classical iconographic conventions. The face, as requested, is rendered with particular care—the serene expression achieved through meticulous carving, the downcast eyes conveying compassionate awareness, the gentle smile radiating the warmth of maternal love.\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. Together with Green Tara, she forms the principal Tara dyad—Green Tara for swift compassionate activity, White Tara for long life and healing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis 33cm White Tara masterwork serves as an inspired focal point for meditation spaces and home altars, particularly for those engaged in healing practice or seeking to connect with the nurturing energy of the Mother of Long Life. Her serene presence creates a sacred atmosphere that nurtures health, calms the mind, and reminds us of the healing energy always available to those who call upon her.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach piece is individually hand-carved and finished as a unique masterwork by artisans of Nepal, with subtle variations that reflect its authentic handmade origin and artistic heritage from the Kathmandu Valley. The combination of pure copper construction, traditional hand-carving techniques, master-level artistry, and the exceptionally rendered serene expression represents the finest in Himalayan sacred art—a transmission of living artistic tradition and the timeless, healing presence of the Mother of Long Life.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Botree ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44838584877158,"sku":null,"price":1280.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0700\/5021\/8086\/files\/B89EF50C-AA19-444C-80C3-1FECB917B127.jpg?v=1772271691","url":"https:\/\/www.botreearts.com\/products\/white-tara-statue-33cm-hand-carved-copper-traditional-technique-serene-expression-tibetan-style-bodhisattva-masterwork-himalayan-art-nepal","provider":"Botree ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}