Bodhisattva Chenrezig Handmde Statue | Home Altar and Decor This Chenrezig Bodhisattva Statue, also known as Avalokiteshvara, weighs 0.90 kg and stands 6.1”/15.5cm in height and 4.9”/12.5cm at the base. Made from an oxidized copper body and adorned with gemstones, it reflects the serene presence of the Bodhisattva of Compassion. Expertly handcrafted by skilled Nepali artisans, it symbolizes mercy and mindfulness and is ideal for personal altars, meditation corners, or devotional collections.Chenrezig (Avalokiteshvara), the personification of boundless compassion, is iconographically portrayed with four arms, each reflecting a facet of his enlightened nature and selfless benevolence. He holds a crystal mala in his upper right hand, symbolizing the cyclic nature of existence (saṃsāra) and the liberating practice of mantra recitation. A lotus blooms in his upper left hand, representing purity and spiritual awakening beyond worldly pain. His two main hands meet at the heart in Anjali Mudra (añjali mudrā), a gesture of deep reverence expressing the unity of wisdom (prajñā) and compassionate action (upāya). He emanates serenity and strength in the immovable Vajra posture (vajrāsana). Atop his head rests an ushnisha (uśṇīṣa), a mark of his enlightened state, crowned by the Five Dhyani Buddhas—symbolizing the fivefold wisdoms (pañca-jñāna) that illuminate the path to awakening. Draped over his shoulders is a deer skin, an emblem of ahimsa (non-violence) and gentle nature, reinforcing his role as the ever-peaceful protector of all sentient beings.Size: 6.1”/15.5cm (Height) x 4.9”/12.5cm (Base)Weight: 0.90 kgMaterial: Oxidized Copper Body, Gemstones Chenrezig, also known as Avalokiteshvara in Sanskrit, is the Bodhisattva of Compassion, revered across Tibetan Buddhism as the embodiment of the compassionate nature of all Buddhas. His name means "The One Who Looks with Unwavering Eye," reflecting his vow to hear all beings' cries and assist them on the path to liberation. Believed to manifest in countless forms to aid sentient beings, Chenrezig is primarily known for his thousand-armed form, symbolizing his boundless capacity to help. The mantra Om Mani Padme Hum is associated with him and is widely recited to cultivate compassion and loving-kindness.
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