Statues & Figures

A Tibetan statue is not a decorative object but an embodiment. Whoever places one in their home invites a quality of the enlightened mind into it. Buddha Shakyamuni usually touches the earth with his right hand, the gesture of his enlightenment. Tara embodies compassion in female form. In the tradition, the Medicine Buddha is the Buddha of healing, to whom people turn in difficult times. Then there are Manjushri, the bodhisattva of wisdom, Chenrezig, the bodhisattva of compassion, and many other figures, each with its own meaning.

Our statues are made by Tibetan artisans in the Himalayas using the centuries-old lost-wax casting technique. A wax model is coated in clay, the wax is melted out and brass, copper or bronze is poured into the hollow mould. Each statue is then finished by hand, polished and often gilded. Each mould is used only once, so no two are exactly alike.

The choice often follows your own practice or a personal connection to a deity. A small statue suits a personal altar, while a larger one creates a focal point in a living or meditation room. We choose every statue personally and are happy to advise you if you are looking for a particular deity.