Machine Made Copper Alloy in Oxidation Finish 4.5" Palden Lhamo Statue

Small Palden Lhamo Statue

Palden Lhamo – Protectress of Tibet

Palden Lhamo is a wrathful deity considered to be the principal protrectress of Tibet and its government. She is the only female of the eight great Dharmapalas, or Dharma Protectors, sworn to defend the teaching of Buddha and its sincere practitioners. She is a consort of Mahakala and is considered to be especially potent and powerful. She is celebrated and revered throughout Tibet and Mongolia, and is considered to be the personal protector of the reincarnation lineage of the Dalai Lamas.

Gestures and Attributes

Palden Lhamo is depicted crossing a sea of blood riding side-saddle on a wild mule. She has three eyes, symbolizing her omniscient knowledge of past, present and future. Her mule also has a third eye on its left haunch, which augments the goddess’s power to see and watch over Buddhist institutions and practitioners. According to legend, Palden Lhamo’s original husband, the king of Sri Lanka, persisted in engaging in practices of human sacrifice despite the goddess’s strenuous objections. In protest, she killed their son and then attempted to flee on the back of the mule, with her son’s flayed skin draped over the back of the beast. The king hit the mule with an arrow as they galloped away, but Palden Lhamo magically transformed the mule’s wound into an eye.

In her right hand she brandishes a demon-taming staff. Her left hand contains a skull cup brimming with blood and brains, symbolizing her enlightened wisdom and victory over the forces of death. She wears a crown adorned with five human skulls, indicating her transformation of the five poisons into the five transcendent wisdoms. And she is surrounded by a blazing fire, emphasizing her power and ferocity in her mission to dispel evil and harmful forces.

About this Sculpture

This Small Palden Lhamo Statue is a finely crafted fine piece of sacred Buddhist art. Made from copper alloy, it is sculpted using the traditional lost wax method. The statue is finely hand-carved, showcasing fine details that embody the fierce and protective nature of Palden Lhamo.

Submitted to an oxidation finish, the statue exhibits an antique appearance, enhancing its depth and elegance. Every detail, from the deity’s posture to the symbolic ornaments, reflects the craftsmanship of skilled artisans. This meticulous work preserves the centuries-old Nepali metalworking tradition.

Palden Lhamo is revered as a Dharma protector and the guardian deity of Tibet. She symbolizes wisdom, power, and divine protection against obstacles. This statue serves as a spiritual reminder of resilience and determination.

Perfect for meditation spaces, temples, or personal altars, this statue radiates strength and devotion. Invite this sacred Palden Lhamo statue into your space to invoke divine protection and spiritual strength.