Vajrayana Sakya Mahakala Statue | Tibetan Buddhist Protector Deity
Handcrafted Copper Sakya Mahakala Statue with Intricate Acrylic Paintings | Guardian of the Dharma The Vajrayana Sakya Mahakala statue, measuring 18.1 inches (46 cm) in height with a 13.4-inch (34 cm) base, is a representation of Sakya Mahakala, a wrathful protector deity in Vajrayana Buddhism. Designed by talented Nepalese artisans, this detailed sculpture is ideal for altars, meditation areas, or as a meaningful decor item for individuals seeking awareness in their daily life. In Tibetan Buddhism, Sakya Mahakala is a strong and angry protector deity who is especially adored in the Sakya lineage. An embodiment of Avalokiteshvara, he embodies intense compassion to safeguard the Dharma and remove barriers for practitioners. His dark, powerful figure, covered with bone ornaments and a crown of skulls, represents his supremacy over ignorance and ego. He is portrayed with a terrifying face. He is holding a variety of symbolic weapons in his many hands, including the kapala (skull cup) and