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We offer the following selection of high-quality gods and goddesses statues
for your private altar:
Seated with legs crossed in the adamantine (diamond)
posture and garbed in a simple robe, Buddha, with his left hand
lying in his lap in a meditation mudra holding a medicine bowl,
touches the earth with the tip of the middle finger of his right
hand, responding to the devil Mara's challenge to his right to
enlightenment.
This handmade Indian Buddha is cast in brass
with a fine finish. The Buddha
sits in the classic Dhyana Asana upon a pedestal
of single lotus petals. In his left hand he holds a medicine bowl;
his right hand touches the earth in the Bhumisparsa
mudra of witness.
This Nepalese Buddha is hand-cast in
bronze with a copper overlay. He exhibits the Samadhi
mudra with his two palms folded face up one on top of the other,
lying in his lap. In his palms he holds a Kalasa
which contains Amrit, the elixir of immortality;
it is also a symbol of plenty. Around Amitabha Buddha's neck
is an Akshamala or rosary, symbol of the never
ending cycle. Jeweled bracelets, earrings, arm cuffs, and
crown with five ornate lotus plaques adorn him. Defying gravity,
scarves float effortlessly around him in graceful arabesques as
he meditates with downcast eyes seated on a lotus petal throne.
This impressive Celestial Buddha
has his right arm extended all the way down with palm facing outwards in the
Varada mudra, which confers boon or grace. He represents the Dhyani Buddha
Amitabha of the West with his left hand holding a lotus scepter. He stands in a
Samapada asana common to Boddisatwas upon a double lotus Viswapadmasana
throne set upon an octagonal dias. Cast in brass with a bronze patina, the Buddha's
golden robes drape in graceful symmetry about his well-formed body. His coiffure is
decorated with a plaque bearing a miniature Buddha seated in meditation while an
elaborate flame-shaped halo emanates from his divine head, appropriate to the Buddha who
is the embodiment of Light.
This granite Buddha sits in the classic Dhyana Asana upon a square stone pedestal of single lotus petals.
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This beautiful silver-washed four-armed Ganesha
sits in a position of royal ease, regarding the observer with an
expression of benevolence from his four-legged throne. He leans
against a luxurious pillow, his right hand raised in the protective "Fear Not!" mudra and a battle axe held in another hand.
This impressive four-armed Ganesha sits respendently
on a Singhasana flanked by twin roaring lion-faced cushions.
A nimbus of scallop shapes crowned by a demon head is the platform
for Lord Ganesha's umbrella, with its brass tassels hanging down.
Lord Ganesha himself wears an elaborate and imposing Mukha
(ritual crown), and has the mark of the Trisula (trident)
at the base of his serpentine trunk. At his feet in abject
adoration with front paws clasped in prayer crouches his mount,
faithful shrew Mooshika, on a lotus-petal embellished
footstool.
This brass Hanuman from India holds in his right hand a mace.
His enormous tail is raised in a loop high above his head. Hanuman's muscular arms are
festooned with etched bracelets and armbands; an elaborate jeweled necklace adorns his
chest. About his loins is tied a cloth in a simple knot; a ritual crown graces his
simian head.
This Indian Hanuman of brass stands on a small throne of double lotus
petals. His right hand holds his customary weapon, a mace, and his left hand is raised
in the gesture of protection. He wears an elaborate costume consisting of a pleated
cloth girdle with a horseshoe-like belt etched with floral motifs draped around his
loins. Multiple jeweled necklaces, bracelets and anklets decorate his body. From his
crowned monkey head radiates an aura like the sun.
This hand-carved Hotei of alabaster stone has his
arms raised high above his head; each hand holds a legendary Peach of Immortality.
Looped around the thumb of his left hand is fly-whisk, a sign of leadership and long life.
A rosary is draped around Hotei's neck, highlighted by a lingzhi, the fabeled "fungus of immortality."
Here Hotei sits on huge bag of rice or gifts, symbol of abundance and riches. His laughing face
radiates benevolance; pendulous earlobs rest on his bare shoulders, representing his great
wisdom. Five children cavort upon Hotei's immense body. Hotei's right hand gently holds a
playful child while his left hand rests lightly upon his knee. He is the Buddhist Maitreya, the
Buddha to come, and his robe is meticulously embellished in subdued colors with floral designs
and auspicious symbols, as is his bountiful bag of rice/gifts. He is hand-carved in China of
alabaster stone.
This Lakshmi statue of solid brass with copper overlay sits
on a Viswapadmasana pedestal of double lotus petals, surrounded by a mandala of
sacred fire. Lotus blossoms are held upright in two of her four hands. With one
right hand she makes the Abhaya Mudra, the gesture of protection; her left hand
forms the Varada Mudra, or gesture of boon or grace.
This Lakshmi statue of solid brass stands on a Viswapadmasana
pedestal of double lotus petals. Lotus blossoms are held upright in two of her
four hands. With one right hand she makes the Abhaya Mudra, the gesture of
protection.
This Lakshmi statue of solid brass with copper overlay sits
in the Dhyana Asana position on a Viswapadmasana pedestal of double lotus petals.
A dual mandala of sacred fire emanates from her head like a nimbus. Lotus blossoms
are held upright in two of her four hands. With one right hand she makes the Abhaya
Mudra, the gesture of protection; her left hand forms the Varada Mudra, or gesture
of boon or grace.
Circular charcoal gray polished soapstone base is 2-1/2" diameter.
Seated in a diamond posture upon a Viswapadmasana throne of
double lotus petals, this eight-armed Avalokiteshvara
has 11 heads ascending pagoda-like into the heavens, reflecting various aspects of the
Bodhisattva. There are three sets of three faces in serene and peaceful meditation,
topped by a single face above them laughing, baring two rows of square teeth. The
ushnisha-topped head of the Buddha Amitabha appears on the pinnacle. His
elongated earlobes, symbol of wisdom, are decorated with lotus flower earrings;
draped across his chest are strands of beaded necklaces. Behind Avalokiteshvara
effortessly flutters a long scarf in graceful, gravity-defying arabesques.
This elegant Blanc de Chine porcelain Quan Yin stands with her long robes swaying in soft,
graceful folds, as if fluttering in a mild breeze. Her hair is fashioned into a loose knot at the top of her
head, with two plaits forming lovely tendrils falling over her shoulders. Her eyes are slightly closed and
downcast, as if in blissful meditation. Draped across her chest is a beaded necklace with lotus blossom
medallion situated over her heart. Her bare foot treads lightly on the head of a large carp, emblem of
perservance, concealed in the roiling waves beneath her. Her left hand makes the gesture of meditation
while her right hand holds the sacred text of the scriptures and the store of truth, implying the unwritten
book of nature.
Seated in a position of ease, this Blanc de Chine porcelain Quan Yin is the epitome of elegant
serenity. Her elongated earlobes, symbol of wisdom, hang almost to her shoulders; draped across her chest is a
beaded necklace with lotus blossom medallion situated over her heart. Her eyes are lowered in meditation; a sweet
smile playing upon her serene countenance. In her highly coiffed and hooded hair is an ornate diadem featuring a
tiny Buddha touching the earth at the moment of his enlightment. Her bare feet are crossed at the ankles. In her
left hand Quan Yin holds the foremost among auspicious symbols, the ruyi or wish-granting scepter. Ruyi means "as
you wish."
Ceramic Quan Yin statue with celadon-colored robe made in Thailand.
Ceramic Quan Yin statue with celadon-colored robe made in Thailand.
Dancing youthful Shiva adopts the anandatandava pose with one leg lifted, embodying masculine grace rather than
strength. One hand is raised in the "Fear Not" gesture, while
another points to his dancing feet in the gesture of liberation.
This Shiva is identical to SHI-1 with the exception
of its brass accents on the circle of flames and on Shiva's jewelry
and garments.
Highly polished golden Shiva, Lord of the Dance,
gracefully adopts the anandatandava pose with one leg lifted.
His elaborate headdress is eclipsed by the River Ganges flowing from
his locks in the frenzy of the dance. A stylized ring of fire
radiates from the god and forms a intricate frame to the scene.
This standing Tara has an elaborate crown of jeweled
plaques encircling her head and is decorated with bejeweled necklaces,
earrings, bracelets and armbands. Her right hand is extended in the
gesture of charity or conferring boon or grace; in her left hand she
holds a lotus blossom.
With her right hand this large standing Tara makes
the boon-granting gesture and with her left she holds a triple white
lotus with one bud, one full bloom, and one closed bloom. Jeweled
necklaces, bracelets, anklets, and armbands encircle her body. A
high flat knot of hair (jatamukuta) protrudes above her
crown. She stands upon a Padmasana throne of single lotus
petals.
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White Tara |
8-1/2" height x 5" length x 3-1/4" width |
$260 |
This exquisite White Tara is seated in full Vajra
posture with her left hand poised at the heart holding the stem of a lotus
that opens into blossom beside her left shoulder. Her right hand is in the
Varada mudra symbolizing supreme generosity. The palms of her hands
and soles of her feet have eyes upon them, as she is "all-seeing." Her golden countenance with serene downward gaze is beautifully rendered.
She is wearing all sorts of precious bodhisattva ornaments and
the hems of her form-fitting celestial garments are embossed with rich floral
designs arranged in symmetrical folds, while scarves fluttering from her arms
defy gravity in graceful patterns. A high flat knot of hair (jatamukuta)
protrudes above her elaborate crown of golden foliate wheels.
She sits upon a Padmasana throne of single lotus petals.
Here Green Tara appears as a young beautiful maiden wearing a crown
bedecked with five foliate wheels. She wears all kinds of bodhisattva ornaments
studded with jewels and celestial garments etched with floral patterns. She sits on a lotus
throne in Lalita asana with one leg pendant and resting upon a lotus blossom. Her
left hand shows the gesture of refuge vows and her right hand the Varada mudra because
she is quick to answer the petitions of those who seek her aid. Both hands also hold sinuous
lotus flowers that float in full blossom high above her shoulders.
This Nepalese Buddha's hands form the
characteristic mudra of Dhyani Buddha Amitabha with his Shakti. The Buddha's pendulous earlobs hang almost to his shoulders.
His eyes gaze serenely into the countenance of his enstatic Shakti. They are handmade of copper in Nepal and
available in two sizes.
This depiction of a Bodhisattva and his Shakti
in embrace symbolizes the union between wisdom and method which leads to ultimate bliss. A motif of foliate wheels
decorates the crown the Bodhisattva wears. His Shakti is rendered with an ornate jeweled girdle.
This depiction of the god Shamvara and his
consort Vajravarahi is a work of Nepalese artistry. Their embrace symbolizes the union between wisdom and
method which leads to ultimate bliss. A motif of foliate wheels decorates
the crowns the god and goddess wear. Shamvara's hair is arranged in the
coif of a yogi. He has four faces and six arms. His first two arms are wrapped in
passionate embrace around his consort, Vajravarahi. The first two hands, holding a
vajra scepter (symbolizing the male principal or skillful method) and a bell
(symbolizing the female principal or wisdom), make the diamond HUM-sound gesture.
The Damaru (hand drum made of two half-skulls) in the second left hand shows
that Samvara's "voice resounds joyously." His second right hand makes the Varada Mudra
of charity or conferring grace. His third left hand holds the Dhanusa (bow) and his
third right hand holds the Bana (arrow of awareness), once again symbolizing the
dynamic combination of wisdom and method. Vajravarahi is rendered with
an ornate jeweled girdle. In her left hand she holds a skull bowl of blood which demonstrates
that she "has cut away discrimination between existence and nonexistence." Her right hand
wields the Kartika (vajra chopper) that "cuts off the six defects, pride and the rest."
 Shamvara and Vajravarahi are united on a
Viswapadmasana which symbolizes their purity of descent and self-creation.
This depiction of the god Shamvara and his
consort Vajravarahi is a work of electrifying intensity. Their embrace symbolizes the union between wisdom and
method which leads to ultimate bliss. A motif of foliate wheels decorates
the crowns the god and goddess wear. Shamvara's hair is arranged in the
coif of a yogi. He has three faces and six arms. His first two arms are wrapped in
passionate embrace around his consort, Vajravarahi. The first two hands, holding a
vajra scepter (symbolizing the male principal or skillful method) and a bell
(symbolizing the female principal or wisdom), make the diamond HUM-sound gesture.
The Damaru (hand drum made of two half-skulls) in the second left hand shows
that Samvara's "voice resounds joyously." His second right hand makes the Varada Mudra
of charity or conferring grace. His third left hand holds the Dhanusa (bow) and his
third right hand holds the Bana (arrow of awareness), once again symbolizing the
dynamic combination of wisdom and method. Vajravarahi is rendered with
an ornate jeweled girdle. In her left hand she holds a skull bowl of blood which demonstrates
that she "has cut away discrimination between existence and nonexistence." Her right hand
wields the Kartika (vajra chopper) that "cuts off the six defects, pride and the rest."
Shamvara and Vajravarahi are united on a
Padmasana riding on the back of a lion which symbolizes their mastery over egocentric existence.
The lion, crouching on a larger Padmasana pedestal with tail held high, twists his head behind his back
to view them, his features contorted in an open-mouthed roar.
BOK-5 Tibetan Buddhist Altars, by Wise, Beer & CarterPrice: $23.95
Tibetan Buddhist Altars: A Pop-up Gallery of Traditional Art & Wisdom by Ted Wise, Robert Beer and
David A. Carter offers a colorful collection of three-dimensional renderings of traditional
thangka paintings. Meditation on the bodies of Tibetan Buddhist deities allows us to assimilate their
divine qualities. Five important deities inspire meditation through beautiful pop-up scenes paired with
appropriate mantras and brief histories. 6 pages.
BOK-6 Tibetan Buddhist Goddess Altars, by Wise, Foster & BeerPrice: $23.95
With Tibetan Buddhist Goddess Altars: A Pop-up Gallery of Art & Wisdom, focusing your meditation practice is easy.
It cleverly presents four stunning three-dimensional altars, each depicting a revered goddess. By
meditating on these images, you can identify with the goddesses' divine qualities to enrich your life.
The brilliant, exquisitely detailed illustrations are adaptations of traditional Tibetan thangka painting.
Each is accompanied by a brief description of the goddess and her attributes, as well as a mantra to use
in your meditation. 4 pages.
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