Fine Quality 8.5" Prajnaparmita_statue

Prajnaparamita – Mother of all Buddhas

Prajnaparamita is the mother of all Buddhas. She is the female personification of perfect wisdom. The Prajnaparamita Sutras are the essence of Mahayana Buddhism. Once taught by the Historic Buddha Shakyamuni, it is fundamentally a philosophy on the path to Buddhahood. The Prajnaparamita sutras contains 40 written texts which include ten Prajnaparamita (perfections): meditation, wisdom, dedication, charity, morality, discipline, knowledge, patience, courage, right conduct.

About this Sculpture

This sculpture is an enchanting portrayal of Prajnaparmita. Expertly sculpted from copper alloy and Fully gilded with 24 karat gold, the statue has hand face painted. Expertly cast from copper alloy and gilded with 24 karat partly gold this sculpture is a representation of Prajnaparmita. This sculpture was individually handcrafted in Patan, Nepal by master artisans of the Shakya clan who are considered among the best in the world. These craftsmen are the modern heirs to a centuries-old tradition of creating sacred art for use in temples and monasteries. The fine metalworking techniques have been passed down from generation to generation since ancient times.