27" Large Size Four-Armed Avalokiteshvara (Tibetan Buddhist Deity) In Brass | Handmade | Made In India

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This resplendent four-armed brass statue, anodized for revealing copper-effect, exceptional in its divine lustre, is a representation of Avalokiteshvara, the Bodhisattva of Compassion. Spiritual emanation of Amitabha : the infinite light, the light-like bursts from the statue’s every part the divinity of Avalokiteshvara.

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Item Code: RS07
Specifications:
Brass Sculpture
Height: 27.5 inch
Width: 21 inch
Depth: 13.5 inch
Weight: 25.38 kg
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Spontaneous as a poet’s imagination, or the flow of the waters of a rivulet descending down a mountain peak, there seems to flow in the fluidity of the lines and contours of the statue the compassionate mind of Avalokiteshvara, one who is on the path of Buddhattva, though he shall keep postponing his attainment of it till he has helped all sentient people attain redemption. The aesthetic quality of the statue, composition of the figure and astonishing symmetry of parts : the right half and the left half perfectly balanced, aptly represent the spiritual being of Avalokiteshvara whose love and compassion extend to all alike without discrimination. In characteristic Tibetan style, the statue has been rendered with broad forehead and upper part of the face and then it slants down the chin with an angular thrust. He has eyes closed suggestive of deep meditation, sharp pointed nose, well defined neck, broad shoulders and a perfectly modeled figure. He is wearing a five-crested crown typical of Tibetan iconography, along with a tiny bust of Dhyani Buddha consecrated in its centre over the deity's head.

Attributed the widest role of assisting all wade across the cycle of birth and death and every turmoil, a role next to Buddha himself, the Mahayana Buddhism attached special significance to Avalokiteshvara. As Mahayana was the sole vehicle in Tibetan Buddhism the Avalokiteshvara-cult gained greater ground enshrining a larger number of temples in the Tibetan land than even Buddha. Obviously, the Tibetan Buddhism burst with innumerable Avalokiteshvara contexts and iconographic manifestations, each surpassing the other giving to the Buddhist visual tradition the finest and the most accomplished models of his image. Tibet developed its own iconography of Avalokiteshvara images, its perception of their physical and spiritual quality : refinement of form, luminosity and a blend of majesty with divinity. This gave to the Buddhist tradition the model of a highly spiritualized and strongly aesthetic image of Avalokiteshvara. This brass-statue is one of the finest example of Avalokiteshvara images rendered pursuing the best of Tibetan models.

Equated sometimes with Buddha : Virochana Buddha or Amitabha, or Metrey – the Buddha to be, and sometimes with a holy Buddhist monk in his new birth – but essentially the embodiment of the compassion of all Buddhas, Avalokiteshvara has been conceived with multifarious role of redeeming all living ones across eons, and hence, with multifarious arms from normal two to a thousand, and alike with many faces, from the normal one to as many as eleven, so that the compassionate Avalokiteshvara : the ‘Lord who looks down’ the world in full – all ten directions with his ten faces and all unknown spaces with the eleventh. One of his forms being Padmapani, Avalokiteshvara images usually carry in one of their hands a lotus which in this statue has transformed into a stylized flower. Like Manjushree, one of his roles being removing the darkness of ignorance, Avalokiteshvara sometimes carries a sword to tear with it darkness, and sometimes, an 'Akshamala' or rosary, the tool of meditation and exploring the light within across darkness. When rotating, rosary is the instrument that dragged people out of cyclic existence to the path of righteousness. This statue of Avalokiteshvara does not carry a sword but holds in one of its hands a rosary.

The other two hands, the normal ones, held semi-folded in the centre of the breast are in a posture of holding ‘Ratna-mani’ or ‘chintamani’, the diamond, which as 'truth' is neither rusted or defaced nor eroded or lost. Apart, in simultaneity the two hands are in a posture of elaboration or interpretation, an aspect of teaching Buddha by which Avalokiteshvara helps people know their miseries and come out of them. In Buddhist tradition Avalokiteshvara, like other Bodhisattvas : Manjushree, Maitreya among others, is perceived as one of the stages in the attainment of Buddhattva, though unlike them he keeps it postponing to remain available to help sentient devotees to seek redemption, and hence, he enjoys among the followers of Buddhism a far superior divine status. With his upwards turned feet resembling lotus-petals, a posture of seating identified in iconographic tradition as ‘Padmasana’, the figure of Avalokiteshvara , highly accomplished, perfectly modeled and unparalleled in plasticity and anatomical balance, has been installed on a large lotus pedestal.

This description by Prof. P.C. Jain and Dr. Daljeet. Prof. Jain specializes on the aesthetics of literature and is the author of numerous books on Indian art and culture. Dr. Daljeet is the curator of the Miniature Painting Gallery, National Museum, New Delhi. They have both collaborated together on a number of books.



Chenrezig: The Embodiment of Compassion in Tibetan Buddhism

Out of all the deities of Avalokiteshvara in the Tibetan Pantheon of Buddhism, Chenrezig is the most renowned. His Holiness the Dalai Lama is believed to be an incarnation of this Bodhisattva, a living symbol of boundless compassion. Chenrezig is conceptualized and visualized in various forms, with many faces and arms. He sits on a full-blown lotus crossing his legs. He is usually depicted having four arms that represent the four immeasurables; Immeasurable Compassion, Immeasurable Kindness, Immeasurable Joy, and Immeasurable Equanimity. His two arms join together at the heart in a prayer position holding a wish-fulfilling gem in between. With his upper left arm, he holds a lotus flower and with his other right arm, he holds a crystal rosary (mala) which he uses to count the repetitions of the mantra “Om Mani Padme Hum”, which means “Hail to the Jewel in the Lotus, which is capable of liberating all beings from their suffering”. His meditation is practiced by all the great Buddhists in the lineage of Tibetan Buddhism. He is always depicted clad in the clothes of a Bodhisattva and wears the skin of an antelope on his shoulders. Bearing a soft smile on his beautiful face, he looks down upon the sentient beings with his eyes full of love and compassion.
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What does Chenrezig represent?

The Bodhisattva Chenrezig is seen as and considered the embodiment of compassion and enlightenment. He appears on earth and looks upon every living being with immense compassion in his eyes and benefits them by turning the wheel of enlightened activity. Scholars believe that although Chenrezig appears in the material world, he is not affected by the modes of material nature and always remains pure and stainless just as a lotus flower remains free from the stains of mud. Chenrezig has all the good qualities that a Buddhist practitioner wishes to develop within himself. Thus, those who meditate upon the image of Chenrezig, gradually awaken those same qualities in themselves.
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Can we keep Chenrezig statue at home?

According to Buddhist followers, keeping the statue of Chenrezig at home is highly auspicious. You can keep the statue anywhere in your home; be it your living room, meditation room, or area of worship. Since Chenrezig is very merciful and empathetic toward all living beings, he guides and inspires us from within, to walk the path of spirituality or self-realization. If you wish for a life full of enlightenment, joy, and spiritual bliss, free from anxiety and perplexity, you may meditate upon the glorious form of Chenrezig and chant his name in complete silence until you experience your heart open and your mind peaceful.
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How to keep a Brass statue well-maintained?


Brass statues are known and appreciated for their exquisite beauty and luster. The brilliant bright gold appearance of Brass makes it appropriate for casting aesthetic statues and sculptures. Brass is a metal alloy composed mainly of copper and zinc. This chemical composition makes brass a highly durable and corrosion-resistant material. Due to these properties, Brass statues and sculptures can be kept both indoors as well as outdoors. They also last for many decades without losing all their natural shine.

 

Brass statues can withstand even harsh weather conditions very well due to their corrosion-resistance properties. However, maintaining the luster and natural beauty of brass statues is essential if you want to prolong their life and appearance.

 

  • The best and simplest way to maintain a brass statue is to clean it at least twice a week using a soft cloth or cotton rag. This will prevent dust from accumulating on the surface. Dusting is especially important for outdoor statues since it is prone to dust accumulation much more than indoors.

 

 

  • To give a natural shine and luster to the statue, you may apply coconut or olive oil using cotton on every portion. You can use a toothbrush to get to the small crevices but do not be too harsh. This will make the brass statue appear fresh and new with a polished look.


  • In case you have a colored brass statue, you may apply mustard oil using a soft brush or clean cloth on the brass portion while for the colored portion of the statue, you may use coconut oil with a cotton cloth. 

 

Brass idols of Hindu Gods and Goddesses are especially known for their intricate and detailed work of art. Nepalese sculptures are famous for small brass idols portraying Buddhist deities. These sculptures are beautified with gold gilding and inlay of precious or semi-precious stones. Religious brass statues can be kept at home altars. You can keep a decorative brass statue in your garden or roof to embellish the area and fill it with divinity. 

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    A. Brass statues are made through a process of clay casting, hence are hollow. Whereas, panchaloha bronze statues are made through a process of lost wax casting, hence they are solid.
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