Sitting Machig Labdron Statue: Embodiment of Fearless Wisdom From Nepalese artistry emerges this serene Machig Labdron statue, embodying profound wisdom and fearless compassion. Handcrafted from a copper body, this exquisite sculpture depicts the revered yogini in a posture of dynamic liberation, reflecting the powerful essence of Chöd practice. Standing 24.5 cm (9.6”) tall with a 17.5 cm (6.9”) base and weighing 1.72 kg, it showcases fine craftsmanship and balanced proportions. Its presence invites strength, insight, and a deeply transformative energy into any sacred space. Machig Labdron, revered as the Great Mother, taught the Chöd practice, a unique method for cutting through self-grasping and fear. Her powerful mudras and dynamic presence symbolize a radical path to liberation, guiding practitioners to transcend obstacles and cultivate selfless compassion. She is often depicted seated in lalitasana, with one leg extended and the other folded, expressing ease, openness, and readiness to act. Iconographically, her damaru and bell represent the union of wisdom and method, while her serene yet commanding expression reflects fearless insight and the transformative power of cutting through ego-clinging. Size: 9.6”/24.5cm (Height) x 6.9”/17.5cm (Base)Weight: 1.72 kgMaterial: 24K Gold Gilded, Acrylic Paintings, Copper Body, Gemstones Machig Labdron (1031/1055–1149 AD) was an 11th-century Tibetan Buddhist yogini and master, renowned for founding the Chöd tradition. This profound practice focuses on cutting through ego, attachment, and fear by symbolically offering one’s own body to all beings, including demons and spirits. Her teachings emphasize fearlessness and radical compassion as essential paths to realization. Iconographically, she is often shown in lalitasana, holding a damaru and bell, symbolizing the union of wisdom and method, while her calm yet powerful presence reflects her mastery over illusion and self-clinging.
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