 The Sanskrit bodhisattva is composed of bodhi,
meaning "enlightenment" (the wisdom of selflessness, selfless compassion) and sattva, meaning
"being" or "hero/heroine." Most simply, it means someone who has dedicated himself or herself to do whatever
it takes over countless lifetimes in order to attain perfect enlightenment in order to save all suffering beings.
So a bodhisattva is one who has become enlightened but refuses to accept Nirvana since he desires to guide all
mankind to the true path of the Buddha.
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.
The Bodhisattva and his Shakti are united on a single lotus petal throne
Padmasana which symbolizes their purity of descent and self-creation.
Entirely handmade of copper in the lost-wax
tradition in Nepal. (Price includes free
shipping and handling within the continental United States.)YAB-2 Bodhisattva with his Shakti
9" high
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