Windhorse Imports Tibetan and Other Deities


	Statues Ref: ST1 Guru Rinpoche, the Tantric Budha of Tibet, Chenresig, the deity of compassion, Tara, the famale bodhisattva, and Manjushri representing knowledge, are four of the most important Tibetan archetypes. Devotional practice with visualization and mantra is used to awaken one's inherent Buddha nature. The image is a reminder, an aid to meditation. We have also added Maitreya, the future Buddha, Milarepa, the great yogi and poet, Ganesh and Dzamballa, both connected with enhancing prosperity, and Kuan Yin, the Chinese deity of compassion. These statues are handmade in Nepal by skilled craftsmen trained in family lineages. Each image is made from a wax model which melts during the copper casting process. The 'lost wax' method results in enhanced detail, life expression and refined finish. Gold powder is used to paint the face and the ornaments are usually gold plated.


Chenresig Ref: SS30A Deity of compassion Size 8" Copper lost wax method part gold plated. Chenrezig is a form of avalokiteshwara, also known as the Buddha of Compassion He should be seen as a totally transparent, rainbow-like form, like a reflection in water. He sits on a lotus and , has four arms two of which are joined in the prayer position holding the wish fullfiling gem. In his left hand he holds a lotus flower and in his right a crystal rosary. He wears the silks and ornaments of a Bodhisattva, representing all his special qualities . His eyes see all beings. The two hands, which are joined at the level of the heart, holding the wish fulfilling jewel of the mind, symbolize the development of the precious enlightened attitude for the benefit of all beings. The second left hand, holds an open lotus flower as a sign that chenrezi has attained the highest qualities and is free from all kinds of suffering. The mala in the second right hand symbolizes the truth of the path. i.e. to recite His mantra which liberates all beings from cyclic existence. Click here for larger image Price: £225.00


	Manjushri Ref: SS12 Deity of divine wisdom . 8"Copper Lost wax Method Part Gold Plated. Manjushree is a bodhisattva in the Mahayana and Vajrayana traditions of Buddhism, and is considered a yidam, or titular deity in Tibetan specifically. Manjusri is the bodhisattva associated with wisdom, doctrine and awareness. Historically, Manjusri was a disciple of the Buddha, according to Mahayana scripture. In Nepal he is considered to be the founder of Nepalese civilisation and the creator of the Kathmandhu valley. Click here for larger image Price: £235.00


Vajrapani Ref: SS59 8" Vajrapani, part gold plated. Vajrapani is a famous celestial Bodhisattva, he represents the concentrated power of all Buddhas. He is a complex deity with various forms. He is most frequently encountered in his fierce emanation, in which he is a powerful protector and remover of obstacles. It is also said that Vajrapani will become the last Buddha to appear in this world cycle. Vajrapaniis often grouped with the Bodhisattvas Avalokiteshvara and Manjushri. He fights a spiritual battle against the forces of ignorance, craving and samsara. He is a blue Tantric figure that is surrounded mostly by a flamed halo, and wears a garland of skulls and a wreath of snakes. Price: £235.00


	Maitreya Ref: SS13 The future Buddha. 8 1/2" Copper Lost Wax Metod, Part Gold Plated. .Maitreya is a bodhisattva who in the Buddhist tradition is to appear on Earth, achieve complete enlightenment, and teach the pure dharma. According to scriptures, Maitreya will be a successor of the historic Sakyamuni Buddha. click here for larger image Price: £235.00


Tibet's great yogi and poet Milarepa Ref: SS14 Size 4.5" gold body. Milarepa is one of the most widely known Tibetan Saints. Rising above the miseries of his younger life and with the help of his Guru, Marpa the Translator, he took to a solitary life of meditation.Out of compassion for humanity, he undertook the most rigid asceticism to reach the Buddhic state of enlightenment and to pass his accomplishments on to the rest of humanity. Click here for larger image Price: £180.00


	6" Dancing Ganesh Ref: SS15 Dancing Ganesh, 6". Lost wax method. Copper. Ganesh is the elephant headed god of wisdom and success. He is one of the sons of Shiva and Parvati. He is known as "Sidhi Data" or bestower of success in the work. His elephant head has only one full tusk, while the other is broken. He is said to have lost it in a fight with Parasuram. It is also said that he broke it to write the Mahabharata to the dictation of sage Vyasa. His elephant head is believed to be an emblem of wisdom and his mount an emblem of sagacity. His mount is "Mooshika" called shrew. He is also known as Vinyaka. click here for larger image Price: £100.00


4" Sitting Ganesh Ref: SS16 Sitting Ganesh, 4" .Lost wax method. Copper. Ganesh is the elephant headed god of wisdom and success. He is one of the sons of Shiva and Parvati. He is known as "Sidhi Data" or bestower of success in the work. His elephant head has only one full tusk, while the other is broken. He is said to have lost it in a fight with Parasuram. It is also said that he broke it to write the Mahabharata to the dictation of sage Vyasa. His elephant head is believed to be an emblem of wisdom and his mount an emblem of sagacity. His mount is "Mooshika" called shrew. He is also known as Vinyaka. click here for larger image Price: £58.00


	6" Sitting Ganesh Ref: SS17 Sitting Ganesh, 6". Lost wax method. Copper. Ganesh is the elephant headed god of wisdom and success. He is one of the sons of Shiva and Parvati. He is known as "Sidhi Data" or bestower of success in the work. His elephant head has only one full tusk, while the other is broken. He is said to have lost it in a fight with Parasuram. It is also said that he broke it to write the Mahabharata to the dictation of sage Vyasa. His elephant head is believed to be an emblem of wisdom and his mount an emblem of sagacity. His mount is "Mooshika" called shrew. He is also known as Vinyaka. click here for larger image Price: £104.00


Kuan Yin Ref: SS19 Kuan Yin, Chinese deity of compassion, fully gold plated body, 4" £84 click here for larger image Price: £84.00