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This exquisitely hand-painted 5.5-inch Green Tara statue captures her in her traditional seated posture: right foot extended in readiness to rise and help all beings, left hand in the gesture of refuge, lotus flowers framing her serene and compassionate gaze.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCrafted by skilled Nepalese artisans in the Kathmandu Valley, the heartland of Himalayan sacred art, this sculpture is finished in a rich gold and copper patina that deepens with age, making every piece truly one-of-a-kind.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWHY THIS STATUE STANDS APART\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e✦ Authentic Nepalese Craftsmanship — Hand-painted by traditional artisans using mineral pigments and age-old techniques passed down through generations of Newari craftspeople. No two are exactly alike.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e✦ Gold \u0026amp; Copper Patina Finish — Warm tones representing spiritual illumination and the transformative fire of wisdom. 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She embodies enlightened activity: while other deities contemplate, Tara acts. Her green color symbolizes dynamic energy and her capacity for swift response to suffering. Placing a Green Tara statue on your altar is considered an invitation for her protective and liberating energy into your space and practice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePERFECT FOR\u003cbr\u003e- Buddhist and meditation practitioners seeking an authentic altar centerpiece\u003cbr\u003e- Yoga studios and wellness spaces wanting culturally grounded decor\u003cbr\u003e- Collectors of Himalayan sacred art and Buddhist artifacts\u003cbr\u003e- Meaningful gift-giving for spiritual friends and loved ones\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCARE \u0026amp; PLACEMENT\u003cbr\u003ePlace Green Tara at eye level or slightly elevated; traditionally, sacred statues are not placed on the floor. Dust with a soft dry cloth. Avoid water or chemical cleaners on the patina finish. 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Light enough to carry anywhere, sacred enough to anchor any space.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWho Is Shakyamuni Buddha?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShakyamuni \"the Sage of the Shakya Clan\" is the historical Buddha, Siddhartha Gautama, who attained full enlightenment under the Bodhi tree approximately 2,500 years ago. He is the foundational figure of all Buddhist traditions, Theravada, Mahayana, and Vajrayana, and the most widely depicted figure in Buddhist sacred art. Placing his image on your altar is a reminder that enlightenment is not a distant ideal. 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Dust with a soft dry cloth. Avoid water and chemical cleaners on the gilded brass finish. The gold gilding will naturally develop a warm patina over time, a sign of a well-loved sacred object.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSourced directly from Nepalese artisan workshops by Wondering Monk. Each piece is individually inspected before dispatch.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wondering Monk","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48855980048632,"sku":"WM-STAT-SHAKYA-3G","price":35.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0832\/7777\/5096\/files\/gold-buddha-cream-linen.png?v=1780969397"},{"product_id":"8-5-vintage-nepalese-bronze-crowned-buddha-statue-dark-antique-patina-bhumisparsha-mudra-throne-base-authentic-himalayan-sacred-art","title":"8.5\" Vintage Nepalese Bronze Crowned Buddha Statue | Dark Antique Patina | Bhumisparsha Mudra | Throne Base | Authentic Himalayan Sacred Art","description":"\u003ch2\u003eAncient Bronze. Royal Presence. Eternal Stillness.\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis 8.5-inch vintage Nepalese bronze crowned Buddha is one of the most iconographically significant and visually commanding pieces in the Wondering Monk collection. Cast in solid bronze and aged to a deep, dramatic dark patina over time, this statue carries the unmistakable weight and presence of something genuinely old a sacred object that has witnessed decades of devotion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe crowned Buddha form is among the rarest and most revered in all of Himalayan sacred art. Where the historical Shakyamuni Buddha is typically depicted with the simple ushnisha of a monk, the crowned form represents his primordial, royal nature the Buddha not as renunciant, but as sovereign of the dharma, the King of all Awakened Ones.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat Makes This Statue Exceptional\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDeep Antique Bronze Patina — Authentically Vintage\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe statue's surface has developed a rich, deep black-brown oxidized patina characteristic of genuine aged bronze the kind of finish that cannot be replicated artificially and only comes with time. This dark patina gives the piece a powerful, ancient aesthetic that commands any altar or display space. Each shadow and highlight on the surface tells the story of its age.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eOrnate Five-Point Crown\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Buddha wears an elaborately carved five-point crown a diadem of royalty and spiritual sovereignty. In Tibetan and Nepalese Buddhist iconography, the crowned Buddha represents the Sambhogakaya the \"enjoyment body\" of the Buddha, the form in which enlightened beings appear to advanced practitioners in meditation and vision. The five points of the crown correspond to the Five Dhyani Buddhas, the five aspects of enlightened wisdom.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eLong Flowing Hair Ribbons\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCascading from beneath the crown, long ribbon-like hair flows naturally to both shoulders a hallmark of crowned Bodhisattva and royal Buddha forms in Nepalese sacred art. This flowing hair contrasts powerfully with the close-cropped ushnisha of the renunciant monk form, emphasizing the regal, visionary quality of this particular iconographic expression.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBhumisparsha Mudra — The Earth-Touching Gesture\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe right hand reaches downward toward the earth in bhumisparsha mudra the earth-touching gesture, one of the most sacred and recognizable mudras in all of Buddhist art. This is the gesture Shakyamuni Buddha made at the moment of his enlightenment under the Bodhi tree, calling the earth goddess to witness his realization. It represents unshakeable stability, the overcoming of all doubt, and the moment the veil of ignorance was permanently dissolved.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDeeply Carved Draped Robes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe monastic robes are rendered with exceptional sculptural detail deep carved fold lines flow naturally across the body, creating the sense of real fabric draped over a living form. The carving quality visible in the robe work speaks to the skill of the Nepalese artisan who cast this piece.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eRaised Throne Base with Four Legs\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Buddha is seated on a distinctive raised rectangular altar throne with four legs a classical Nepalese throne form that elevates the figure above the surface and gives the entire composition a ceremonial, enthroned presence. This throne-style base is a hallmark of Nepalese bronze casting and positions the statue as a true altar centerpiece rather than a simple decorative object.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eUrna and Elongated Earlobes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe urna the third eye mark between the brows is present, representing the Buddha's all-seeing wisdom eye. The elongated earlobes are a classical mark of renunciation, referencing the heavy royal earrings Siddhartha wore as a prince before abandoning his kingdom in pursuit of enlightenment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eThe Crowned Buddha — Iconographic Significance\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe crowned Buddha is a distinct and rare iconographic form found primarily in Nepalese and Tibetan Vajrayana Buddhist art. Unlike the historical Shakyamuni depicted as a simple monk, the crowned Buddha represents the transcendent, primordial nature of Buddhahood the Buddha as cosmic sovereign, the lord of all dharma realms. This form is associated with the Sambhogakaya, the \"enjoyment body\" in which Buddhas appear to advanced practitioners, adorned with the 32 major and 80 minor marks of enlightenment in their full royal splendor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe bhumisparsha mudra on a crowned Buddha creates a powerful iconographic statement the sovereign of awakened mind reaching to touch the very earth at the moment of liberation. 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