GOLD & SILVER TIBETAN 12" WHITE TARA GODDESS STATUE Start Price USD 795.00 Current Price USD 795.00 Time Left 10 days 14 hours 41 minutes Bid Count 0 Buy It Now Price - Reserve Price - Start Time Saturday, September 20, 2008 End Time Sunday, January 18, 2009 Location Middletown, California See more about 'GOLD & SILVER TIBETAN 12" WHITE TARA GODDESS STATUE' Description Tibetan Silver & Gold Accented White Tara Goddess Statue This is an amazing Goddess Statue accented with real Gold & Silver. The detail is excellent with detailed carving front and back. White Tara represents compassion & wisdom. She is the prajna or female aspect of Buddha hood. She predates Buddhism in Tibet and was originally worshipped by the Bonpo Shamans. When Padmasambava brought Buddhism to Tibet in the 8th century, he encountered Goddess worshippers. He incorporated Tara into Buddhism, rather then try to usurp local belief. Tibetan Buddhism is the only Buddhist religion with Tara. Today, we still need her inspirations, so I have brought this one from the Kingdom of Nepal for you! This White Tara was handmade in Nepal by a family that has been crafting for centuries. Artisans in the Kathmandu valley have been sculpting these statues since the 7th century and are considered among the best in the world. They start by casting a rough mold of the shape in copper using the ‘lost wax’ process. From the rough mold intensive chiseling, polishing, and pounding brings out the details. Then, the statue is plated with real gold and the face is delicately painted. The finished statue is blessed by the priests who empower it with mantras to be a living deity. This statue is almost 12 inch high and around 8 inches wide. If you are needing a empowered deity in you home or just a fine sculpture, then please bid on this beautiful White Tara. She will elevate every environment he graces! PLEASE CHECK OUT OUR OTHER BEAUTIFUL TIBETAN TARA STATUES ITEMS LISTED ON EBAY! For the secrets of THE HIMALAYAN TRADERS please visit our ABOUT ME page. Place a Bid!