Fine Quality Hand Carved Gold Detailed Face Painted Tibetan Buddhist Religious White Tara / Dholkar Copper Statue

White Tara / Dolkar Statue

 White Tara – The Divine Mother

White Tara's compassion for living beings and her desire to save them from suffering is said to be even stronger than a mother's love for her children. As the personification of enlightened maternal compassion, she has infinite sympathy for those facing the challenges of worldly existence. She is the female aspect of the universe and the source of all life; thus, she lovingly engenders, nourishes, and smiles at the vitality of creation. Meditation on the goddess grants health, long life, fearlessness, patience, and peace; and she is especially cherished for her swiftness in responding to the prayers of those who call upon her. Her color white symbolizes her radiant purity, but white also expresses her fundamental nature, which is the ultimate Truth, complete and undifferentiated.

Gestures and Attributes

White Tara is depicted in a posture of graceful contemplative ease with both legs raised and crossed, displaying regal elegance and serenity. Her right hand is extended downward, palm open, with thumb and index finger touching. This hand position is known as Varada Mudra, or the gesture of granting wishes and protection. Her left hand, raised to shoulder height with fingers extended and palm turned outward, is in the gesture of granting refuge and freeing from fears (Abhaya Mudra). Each of her hands also holds the stem of a beautiful lotus flower that floats above her shoulder as a symbol of her radiant purity and power. A distinctive characteristic of White Tara, shown in this representation, is her seven eyes. She has the two usual eyes plus one in the center of her forehead and one in each of her hands and feet. These eyes indicate that she sees all the suffering and cries for help in the universe, and symbolize her divine omniscience.

About this Sculpture

This sculpture beautifully captures the essence of White Tara/Dolkar, skillfully sculpted from copper alloy using the revered lost wax method. Gilded with 24-karat gold, adorned with a hand-painted face, and embellished with turquoise and coral stones, the statue emanates a rich and enchanting finish. The meticulous hand carvings, enhanced by the golden touch and stones, bestow upon it a remarkably beautiful and lifelike appearance. White Tara/Dolkar's figure is gracefully poised, hands forming sacred mudras that hold profound spiritual significance. Adorned with a finely carved crown and intricately detailed ornaments befitting a Bodhisattva, the sculpture signifies the embodiment of enlightened maternal compassion.

Individually handcrafted in Patan, Nepal, by master artisans of the esteemed Shakya clan, celebrated globally for their exceptional craftsmanship, this sculpture is a testament to their unparalleled skill. As the contemporary custodians of a centuries-old tradition, these craftsmen continue to honor the legacy of creating sacred art for temples and monasteries. The fine metalworking techniques, carefully passed down through generations since ancient times, ensure that each piece not only serves as a magnificent work of art but also carries a profound connection to cultural heritage and spiritual devotion.