White Tara hand carved Brass made from Nepal Start Price USD 6,000.00 Current Price USD 6,000.00 Time Left - Bid Count 0 Buy It Now Price USD 6,050.00 Reserve Price - Start Time Wednesday, July 23, 2008 End Time Saturday, August 02, 2008 Location Novato, CA See more about 'White Tara hand carved Brass made from Nepal' Description This beautiful hand carved white Tara statue was crafted from brass in Nepal by the Buddhist Sculpture Artist, about 3 years ago. It has 24K gold plated on the surface. This statue is one of a kind and is garunteed authentic. The craftsmanship is of outsatanding quality and because of the material used, it is very durable. Dimension: Height - 26", width - 16", Depth - 11", Weight - 36 lbs White Tara: White Tara appeared out of tear drops of Avalokiteshvara when he saw that the beings in Samsara are still full of misery in spite of his efforts to liberate them. This form of Tara is described in the meditational texts as follows: White Tara is seated in full Vajra posture and her left hand which is poised at the heart holds the stem of a lotus that opens into blossom beside her left shoulder. Her right hand is in Varada mudra symbolizing supreme generosity. She is seated upright on a moon disc. She is wearing all sorts of precious ornaments an looks beautiful maiden of sixteen years of age. Amitabha Buddha image sits upon the head as a crown. The practice of white Tara is performed in order to prolong life as well as for healing purpose. It is said that becuase Arya Tara is the collective manifestation of the enlightened activity of all Buddhas, her sadhana is easily accomplished. The recitation of her Mantra merely a hundred thousand times with the motivation of Bodhicitta will cause avertion of hindrances. Condition: The statue is carved from brass and it is as good as new. This statue is sure to last for many decades to come. Shipping: Buyer pays for the shipping. We will try to find the lowest shipping cost possible. It will be insured and garunteed safe delivery to anywhere within United States. If you do have any special requests, please send us your instructions including your zip code so that we can quote you the exact shipping price. Attention: Buyers please note, all the sales are final. Larger pictures: http://www.genesisimports.net/image/white_tara.JPG http://www.genesisimports.net/image/whitetara_back.JPG http://www.genesisimports.net/image/whitetara_frontDetail.JPG Place a Bid!