Description
Artisans carefully craft every detail of this statue. Kalachakra, which means “Wheel of Time,” appears with four golden faces and twenty-four expressive hands, each holding a special spiritual symbol. Craftspeople from Patan, Nepal, use traditional methods, working with copper alloy and 24-karat gold to create lasting beauty and spiritual energy. The gold-painted face, bright eyes, and lips go beyond decoration; they play a vital role in a sacred ritual that animates the statue, honoring centuries of dedication and skill.
This statue offers more than just a physical object—it serves as a doorway. Whether you feel drawn to its strong presence for meditation or admire it as a work of art, Kalachakra inspires reflection and transformation. Its detailed symbols, rooted in over 2,500 years of tradition, embody the wisdom and energy of Tantric Buddhist practice. In short, this Kalachakra statue exemplifies deep spirituality and artistic skill, inspiring respect, thoughtfulness, and a sense of timeless beauty anywhere.
Dimension:
Height: 12 inches with frame
Height: 10.25 inches
Width: 8 inches
Depth: 4 inches
Weight: 3.65
Made of: Copper, 24 K gold plated and gold face painting.
The Kalachakra statue ritual involves placing the statue in the center of an altar, surrounded by traditional offerings such as water bowls, incense, butter lamps, flowers, and food. Other ritual implements may include vajras, bells, and mandala plates.
The purification process begins with cleaning the statue and altar space using incense or consecrated water, accompanied by the recitation of purification prayers or mantras. The ritual commences with the aspiration for sanctuary and compassion, where participants take refuge in the Three Jewels (Buddha, Dharma, Sangha) and generate a sincere intention to benefit all sentient beings. They then call to action by reciting the following prayer: “OM AH HUM HOH HAM KSHAH MAHAKALACHAKRA HUM PHAT.”
Visualization plays a key role, as practitioners envision Kalachakra radiating luminous energy and unite with Vishvamata, symbolizing the inseparable nature of ultimate reality. Mantra recitation follows, with participants chanting the Kalachakra mantra while focusing on the deity’s attributes and blessings.
Offerings are presented: water symbolizes purity and clarity; incense represents virtue and ethical conduct; flowers embody generosity and beauty; and food signifies fulfillment and nourishment. Meditation is then conducted on the nature of time and impermanence, as exemplified by the dynamic posture of the deity.
The ritual concludes with the dedication of the merit generated to the enlightenment of all beings, wishing for peace and harmony in the universe. The statue should be kept in a sacred and elevated place, and its cleanliness should be regularly maintained.
The benefits of the Kalachakra ritual include inner transformation, protection, and the promotion of world peace.
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