Description

Oxidized Buddhist Garuda Bird Statue, Traditional Art of Nepal

This Garuda Statue presents the powerful mythical bird revered in Buddhist and Hindu traditions, crafted from copper through machine-made casting and finished with an electroplated oxidized surface that highlights fierce detailing and symbolic strength. Garuda is worshipped by devotees for protection, fearlessness, and the removal of obstacles, supporting practitioners in overcoming negative energies, illness, and inner afflictions. In Tantric Buddhism, Garuda holds special importance as a wrathful guardian associated with subduing poisons—both physical and spiritual—and is often invoked in healing and protective rituals. Known as the Guardian of Treasure, Garuda symbolizes the safeguarding of hidden spiritual wealth, sacred teachings, and inner realization from harmful forces. This compact yet striking statue is well-suited for personal altars or meditation spaces, offering focused symbolism, durable craftsmanship, and meaningful spiritual presence for practitioners and collectors alike.

Please note: The statue in the photograph is the actual piece for sale, ensuring authenticity and exclusivity.

Key Features of Garuda Statue:

• Machine-made Statue
• Made from Copper with Oxidized Finish
• Beautifully decorated using Acrylic Colors
• Traditionally Handcrafted by Master Artists
• Height X Width: 8cm X 7.5cm
• Weight: 0.13kg

Consecration Process & Service

The statue includes a hollow chamber designed to hold rolled mantras, sacred relics, incense, herbal powders, and fragrant wood. During consecration, these are carefully filled and blessed through ritual prayers by qualified monks, making the statue spiritually complete and ready for your altar. A fee will be charged for this service, which is respectfully donated to the lamas performing the rituals.

Please note: Once consecrated, each statue becomes a sacred object and part of your spiritual journey. As such, it cannot be returned or refunded after this special blessing.

Garuda

In Buddhist mythology, Garuda is a powerful, semi-divine bird king revered as a protector and enemy of serpents (nāgas), symbolizing the triumph of wisdom over poison, fear, and hidden negativity. Originating from ancient Indian lore and adopted into Vajrayana Buddhism, Garuda represents fearless awakened energy, often invoked in tantric practices to heal illness, dispel obstacles, and subdue harmful forces. An enduring story tells of Garuda’s compassion-driven struggle with the nāgas, where mastery over poison transformed hostility into protection, reflecting the Buddhist path of transforming suffering into enlightenment. In Tibetan Buddhism, Garuda is regarded as a Guardian of Treasure, safeguarding hidden teachings (termas) and inner spiritual wealth, while soaring freely through the sky to signify liberation beyond attachment and illusion. This blend of myth, symbolism, and practice makes Garuda a revered figure embodying protection, healing, and swift enlightened activity.