Guru Rinpoche 8 Manifestations Statue Set Copper Oxidized (2.75" to 4.5")

Beautiful oxidized copper statue set of the 8 manifestations of Guru Rinpoche measuring between 2.75" and 4.5"(Dorje Drolo is the tallest).

Guru Rinpoche, also known as Padmasambhava, helped to establish the Dharma in Tibet in the eighth century by constructing Samye Monastary, the first Buddhist monastary in Tibet. He is often called the Buddha of our times, or the Second Buddha. To benefit beings, Guru Rinpoche manifests in various forms, each with a symbolic meaning.

1. Guru Tsokyé Dorje, 'Lake-born Vajra' (birth), Orgyen Dorje Chang
2. Guru Shakya Sengé, 'Lion of the Shakyas' (ordination)
3. Guru Nyima Özer, 'Rays of the Sun' (subjugating demonic spirits)
4. Guru Padmasambhava, ‘Lotus-born’ (establishing Buddhism in Tibet); Pema Jungné 
5. Guru Loden Choksé 'Wise Seeker of the Sublime' (mastery of the teachings)
6. Guru Pema Gyalpo 'The Lotus King' (kingship)
7. Guru Sengé Dradrok 'The Lion's Roar' (subjugation of non-buddhists)
8. Guru Dorje Drolö 'Wild Wrathful Vajra' (concealing terma, binding spirits under oath)

These statues can be opened for filling and consecration. 

Statue heights range from 2.75" to 4.5"