Handmade Statue Of [green Tara] With [cheppu] On Top, Antique Finish

Handmade Statue of Green Tara with Cheppu On Top, Antique Finish

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Size: Height: 28cm (11") | Width: 22cm (9") | Depth: 8cm (3") |
Weight: 2.1 Kg / 4.63 lbs
Material: Brass

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Green Tara :

In the vast and profound tapestry of Tibetan Buddhism, few enlightened beings resonate as deeply with contemporary seekers as Green Tara. Revered as the ultimate manifestation of active compassion, she is the swift rescuer who steps down from her celestial throne to liberate sentient beings from fear, obstacles, and suffering. Unlike remote deities who require lifetimes of rigorous asceticism to reach, Green Tara is universally accessibleâa spiritual mother ready to respond to the sincere cry of any practitioner instantly.

For centuries, the practice of meditating on Green Tara has crossed cultural boundaries, captivating everyone from traditional monastic scholars in the Himalayas to modern western meditation practitioners. Whether you are drawn to her exquisite iconography, seeking the profound neurological peace offered by her mantra, or looking to invite the protective energy of a Green Tara statue into your living space, understanding her deep spiritual architecture can permanently enrich your inner life. This comprehensive guide explores the profound Green Tara meaning, her historical origins, her complex symbolism, and practical instructions for integrating her transformative presence into your home and daily practice.

Cheppu

: About Chephu Cheppu is one among the three siblings Garuda, Cheppu, and Hiti Manga. It is informed that once the mother of these siblings, mentioned her better half to conceive an offspring of such a child who might be the boldest, generally honest, and entitled with every single unrivaled imprint. Her better half advised her to hang tight for a specific period. She being impotency to hang tight for an extensive stretch, looked the home if he was conceived. She discovered Cheppu in a pre-mastered condition just with the arrangement of the head.

Cheppu is portrayed in his fierce appearance eating up showing just 50% of Cheppu's body and eating up Naga(snake).

It is additionally informed that Cheppu vanished from the world as he would not like to see the kaliyuga, the incredible yuga, when the evil would totally victorious over the great and the world would be obliterated by Vishnu in his manifestation as kalki, the destroyer. Knowing his fortitude, honesty and entitled with every one of the better stamps Manjushree needed than see him and mentioned him to show his full structure. He showed up gradually in the midst of the cloud. Manjushree, as a veteran craftsman, quickly drew his structure by his foot subtly without the information on Cheppu. At the point when Manjushree could complete to draw his head just he came to know Manjushree's misdirection and promptly vanished. Because of his valiance, honesty and every unrivaled imprint, he was given the spot at the highest point of the fundamental passage of the sanctums for the assurance from every one of the risks. Nagas(serpents) are the food of Cheppu.

Along the narratives of Manjushree, comes an intriguing and interesting story joined to Cheppu ? The Mythical Creature:

Quite a while past, the Kathmandu Valley was just an enormous lake occupied by the endless number of sea-going creatures. Most of them were the Nagas (snakes). Along these lines, this valley was otherwise called Naga Daha, which means the "Home of the Serpents'.

One day Manjushree Bodhisattva (a Buddhist god from China) stayed with this valley. He loved the valley. He loved the valley such a lot of that he needed to make a delightful town out of it . With this aim he promptly slice through the southern slope of the valley with one stroke of this his incredible sword (Chandrahara) and depleted off the water. This constrained every one of the occupants of the lake to leave, as they couldn't do anything against the omnipotent Manjushree. Be that as it may, an animal called Cheppu waited. When by his yogic force Manjushree detected that there was somebody actually covered up some place under the remainder of the lake, he instructed the last to leave the water in a flash. He was frightened when he saw that he was unable to conflict with the force of Manjushree. In this way, he said he would leave the lake if Manjushree would vow not to take a gander at his shocking element when he moved out of the lake. As indicated by the guarantee, Manjushree shut his eyes and Cheppu arranged to emerge from the water. As the dread stricken animal pushed half of his terrible body over the surface, Manjushree couldn't resist the opportunity to open eyes covertly, wondering for no specific reason. At the point when Cheppu saw Manjushree open his eyes, he got so vexed that he immediately plunged back profound under the water to conceal himself once more. Manjushree, embarrassed about breaking his guarantee, before long haggled with Cheppu guaranteeing him that he could never trouble again to seen by anybody). He additionally guaranteed that he would permit him to involve an exceptionally critical spot in the blessed sanctuaries of Nepal (he planned to develop soon in the valley) and stay there half-covered up for eternity.

This story appears to clarify a ton about our engineering custom of showing just 50% of Cheppu's body over the tympanums of the sanctuary entryways. Regardless of whether this legendary story contains any trace of legitimacy or not issue the least. What includes in the social worth it reflects and the creative interest it leaves for the whole gang to comprehend and appreciate.

Cheppu - The Mythical Creature

Antique Finishing

This is an antique patina-finished Green Tara. This is not an antique statue. It is just an antique patina finish. This Green Tara is a testament to the artisan's mastery of the art of aging. Its antique patina has been meticulously crafted to give the appearance of an aged statue, showcasing the artist's unique techniques and skills. Through undisclosed processes and careful aging treatments, the Green Tara undergoes a transformation that captures the essence of time and history. Read More . . .

Lost-Wax System

This of Green Tara is made by the process of the Lost Wax system. This is a very complicated, time consuming and historic process of making metal sculptures.Which is why it is sometimes called Precision Casting as well. Hence the sculptures made by this process are comparatively expensive. There are many new, advanced and less time consuming methods of casting metal sculptures available as well. But due to the benefits provided by the traditional lost wax system in quality control and customization, we prefer the Loss wax system over Ceramic molding, or sand casting to make our .
Below we have tried to illustrate the process of making a loss wax system statue:

The method of metal casting in which a molten metal is poured into a mold that has been created by means of a wax model. Once the mold is made, the wax model is melted and drained away. Bronze statues come to life differently than marble statues. Instead of carving a block or marble, the bronze artist uses the lost-wax technique to make a series of molds, and then pours melted bronze into the final mold to create the sculpture. This method has been around since 4500 BCE.

There are few important steps in lost wax casting process :
Step 1: Sculpting ( It all starts in the studio with an idea, Then figuring out how to realize the vision in clay.)
Step 2: Mold Making.
Step 3: Wax Pouring.
Step 5: Wax Spruing.
Step 6: Shell Dipping.
Step 7: Bronze Pouring.

Interestingly enough Loss wax process is also called Investment casting because after layers have been formed and dried, the wax is melted out of the ceramic tree by using steam (120?C) in an autoclave. This is why it is called "lost wax casting". The majority of the molten wax which can then be regenerated and is reusable.

Before Making statue :At work room making the wax models.

Softening a piece of wax over a brazier.

Relaxing after softening the wax The working environment with works in progress.

Working the face of an Ekajata wax model.

Working the face of wax model.Using a modeling tool to form the face of Ekajata.

Deatail of wax model

The design for Ekajata compared to the Tibetan book on which it was based.Statues Maker Are master in buddhism .

Detail of A partially finished Candamaharoshana (Acala) wax figure made in the Tibetan style.

A finished wax image of Mahakala.

Anthor Finished Wax Model of Shakyamuni Buddha

One of the modelers working in the room shows the Pehar image on which he is working.

The artist showed how the goat , which had been completed earlier, fits under the image. ,

Tej Jyoti Shakya and his wife, Nani Maya Shakya Covering the wax model in a mixture of clay and dung

Pressing the mixture of clay and dung around the wax image.

The board with the clay and dung mixture ready for use.

Model Pieces drying after the initial (dipped) thin layer of fine clay.

Clay-covered model pieces drying in the sun.

Molds waiting to be put into the burnout furnace

The same molds, seen in the previous image, in the burnout furnace

The double row of refractory bricks used to support the heated molds during casting.

The melting furnace and a pile of coke used for melting the metals. Laying the bed of coke in the melting furnace.

The first ignition of the coke.

Checking the coke bed.

The electric blower used to force air into the melting furnace

Beginning to fill the crucibles with scrap copper.

Preparing the bed of burning coke to receive the crucibles

Sorting various metals used in the alloys.

Weighing precious metals that are used in the alloys

Weighing copper from Singapore to achieve a correct alloy.

Different sizes of crucibles and various types of metals to be cast in this melt.

Placing the crucibles in the bed of coke filled with metal are in place.

After the crucibles are in place, more coke is piled around them.

The crucibles are covered with scrap metal to hold in the heat.

The electric fan is then connected.Soon a very hot flame is produced.

The entire furnace temperature goes up to about 1800 -1900 degrees.

Setting up molds in between the refractory bricks to receive the molten metal. Handling the molds with asbestos gloves and bracing them with fragments of bricks.

Pouring the molten metal into the base of a mold

Another view of the artists pouring the molten metal.Detailed view showing the molten metal being poured into the sprues.

Preparing to lift and pour molten metal from one of the larger crucibles.

Cooling a mold containing the recently poured metal.

Beginning to break away the clay mold from the metal casting. The mold breaks away revealing the metal image inside

The first metal image from the day's work.

Examining the image for flaws

Two auras (prabhamandalas), one that cast perfectly and one (in front) that only partially filled.

Opening more molds

Researchers mark specific metal images for future identification.

Cleaning the details of the image with a metal tool.

Sawing off the sprues from Aura image. The sprue metal will be reused in future castings.

Two auras that worked perfectly. The one on the right has been cut off of the sprues, while the one on the left still has the sprues attached.

The finishing specialist begins the finishing process with a set of tools, including a small hammer. to give more detail

The entire surface of the image will be gently hammered to a final, almost polished finish.

The finisher's tools and the work in progress

Finishing work on an image of the Buddha.

Hammering the chest of an image that is being held against the work block

A Buddha image hammered and chased to the final, detailed finish.

Cleaning in a very mild acid bath. The image and prabhamandala are placed in a final acidic bath to make sure the surface is absolutely clean.

Drying the image with a blow torch.

Who is Green Tara? :

To fully comprehend who Green Tara is, one must look past the superficial boundaries of gender and form. In Vajrayana Buddhism, Green Tara is not merely a mythological goddess or an external savior; she is an archetypal expression of the primordial mind's intrinsic capacity for enlightened action. The name "Tara" itself originates from the Sanskrit root tá¹, meaning "to cross over," "to traverse," or "to ferry across." Thus, she is literally "The One Who Ferries Us Across the Ocean of Samsara."

While the masculine energy of compassion is often visualized in the static, meditative poise of Avalokiteshvara (Chenrezig), Green Tara represents compassion in motion. She is the dynamic, kinetic force of the enlightened heart. She is frequently referred to as the "Mother of all Buddhas" because she nurtures the seed of awakening (Bodhicitta) within every human consciousness, protecting it from the scorching winds of delusion, pride, and hatred. To engage with her is to awaken your own dormant potential for swift, unconditioned, and fearless love toward all living beings.

The Origin and History of Green Tara

The cosmic origins of Green Tara are recorded in several foundational Mahayana sutras and Tantric lineages. According to the most cherished spiritual legend, the great Bodhisattva of Compassion, Avalokiteshvara, looked down upon the human realm from his celestial vantage point. Seeing the unceasing, cyclical agony of sentient beings trapped in samsara, he wept bitter tears of deep despair. His tears pooled upon the earth and formed a radiant, crystalline lake. From the depths of this lake, a magnificent lotus flower bloomed, and as its petals opened, it revealed the radiant form of Tara.

Another pivotal historical account traces her lineage back to a princess named Yeshe Dawa (Moon of Wisdom), who lived countless aeons ago in a distant universe. Princess Yeshe Dawa was an exceptionally advanced practitioner who regularly made vast offerings to the Buddha of that era. Recognizing her profound realization, the monastic hierarchy suggested that she pray to be reborn as a man in her next life so that she might become a fully authorized spiritual teacher.

Displaying extraordinary radical wisdom, Yeshe Dawa refused. She noted that many individuals sought enlightenment in male forms, but tragically few did so as women. She made a solemn, unshakeable cosmic vow: "Until samsara is completely emptied, I shall work for the benefit of all sentient beings exclusively in a female body." Through this vow, she achieved supreme enlightenment, establishing the historical and spiritual framework for Green Tara as the ultimate emblem of sacred feminine power within Buddhism.

The Symbolism and Iconography of Green Tara :

Every single line, curve, color, and proportion in Green Tara iconography serves as a sophisticated visual language designed to communicate deep psychological and metaphysical truths directly to the practitioner's subconscious mind. Sacred Tibetan art does not aim for decorative beauty; it functions as a visual map of the enlightened state.

The Metaphysical Meaning of Her Color

The striking, vibrant emerald hue of Green Tara holds profound spiritual weight. In the system of the Five Dhyani Buddhas, the color green is directly associated with Amoghasiddhi, the Buddha of Unfailing Success and All-Accomplishing Action. Green represents the natural element of wind (Vayu). Just as the wind moves invisibly and instantly across the earth, Green Tara's enlightened energy moves with unparalleled speed to alleviate suffering. Her color signifies vitality, spiritual youth, growth, and the immediate transformation of jealousy into all-accomplishing wisdom.

The Sacred Geometry of Her Posture

Unlike other deities who sit in the rigid, cross-legged stillness of full lotus posture, Green Tara is depicted in a state of dynamic readiness known as Lalitasana, or the posture of royal ease. Her left leg is tucked inward, signifying her total mastery over inner delusions and her absolute absorption in absolute reality. Conversely, her right leg is extended outward, with her foot resting gently upon a small lotus stool. This extended right foot symbolizes her readiness to spring into immediate action at a moment's notice to rescue anyone who calls upon her name.

The Dual Lotus Flowers

In almost all traditional representations, Green Tara holds the stems of two blue-green lotus flowers (Utpala) in her hands, which bloom gracefully beside her shoulders. One flower is typically depicted as fully open, while the other is a tightly sealed bud. This delicate pairing symbolizes her omniscience across time. The blooming lotus represents the historical Buddhas of the past, while the un-bloomed bud symbolizes the potential Buddhas of the future. By holding both, she reveals that she is the eternal guardian of the path of awakening, existing completely outside the linear constraints of time.

The Mystical Hand Gestures (Mudras)

The placement of Green Tara's hands conveys her relationship to the practitioner:

The Right Hand (Varada Mudra): Extended downward over her right knee with the palm facing outward, this is the gesture of supreme open-handed generosity and the granting of boons. It signifies her willingness to give practitioners both material comfort and the ultimate gift of spiritual liberation.
The Left Hand (Prithvi Mudra / Refuge-Giving): Held close to her heart, the thumb and ring finger touch to create a circle, while the other three fingers extend upward. The three raised fingers represent the Three Jewels: the Buddha (Enlightened Guidance), the Dharma (Spiritual Truth), and the Sangha (Sacred Community). The closed circle demonstrates that wisdom and method are perfectly unified within her heart.

Benefits of Green Tara Practice and Mantra Chanting

Engaging regularly in Green Tara practice yields profound psychological, emotional, and physical rewards. In the traditional text The Praise to the Twenty-One Taras, it is written that her practice is the supreme antidote to the "Eight Great Fears" that plague human existence. While ancient texts describe these fears literally, modern psychology recognizes them as powerful metaphors for internal emotional blockages:

The Lion: Pride and arrogance
The Wild Elephant: Ignorance and mental delusion
The Forest Fire: Anger, hatred, and resentment
The Snake: Envy, jealousy, and malicious competitiveness
The Thief: False views, fanaticism, and spiritual dishonesty
The Fetter / Captivity: Greed, attachment, and addictive behaviors
The Raging Waters: Attachment, emotional drowning, and desire
The Flesh-Eating Demon: Chronic doubt, paralyzing anxiety, and insecurity

The primary Green Tara benefits include the rapid clearing of karmic obstacles, the pacification of chronic anxiety, and the generation of creative inspiration. Practitioners frequently report that chanting her sacred syllables induces a deep state of mental clarity, emotional resilience, and an unshakeable sense of being divinely protected from external harms and internal neuroses.

The Green Tara Mantra and Its Meaning

The auditory heart of Green Tara's realization is her renowned ten-syllable mantra. It is a sonic formulation that compresses the entirety of her enlightened energy into a brief sequence of syllables. Reciting this mantra with focused intent alters the energetic pathways of the subtle body, shifting the brain from a state of fight-or-flight stress into a state of expansive, compassionate awareness.

Oá¹ TÄre TuttÄre Ture SvÄhÄ

To fully grasp the profound Green Tara mantra meaning, we must dismantle it syllable by syllable, mapping its linguistic architecture to the progressive stages of spiritual evolution:

Oá¹ (à¥): The universal primordial sound. It represents the impure body, speech, and mind of the practitioner transforming into the exalted, pure body, speech, and mind of a fully awakened Buddha.
TÄre: This word signifies liberation from the physical suffering of samsara, including sickness, old age, poverty, and environmental dangers. It frees us from the cycle of uncontrolled rebirth.
TuttÄre: This crucial phrase liberates the mind from the eight inner fears and the psychological suffering caused by delusion. It brings deep emotional healing and rectifies distorted mental habits.
Ture: This syllable signifies the ultimate liberation from spiritual ignorance. It delivers us into the true nature of reality, accelerating our realization of emptiness and awakening the absolute wisdom mind.
SvÄhÄ (So-ha): Meaning "so be it" or "may these blessings take root." It seals the power of the mantra within the practitioner's heart, planting the seeds of enlightenment deep inside the subconscious.

How to Place Green Tara Statues at Home :

Inviting a physical Green Tara statue into your living or workspace is an excellent way to anchor her protective and compassionate energy in your daily environment. According to the ancient principles of Buddhist sacred space design and Tibetan geomancy, proper placement maximizes the flow of beneficial energy throughout your home.

1. Elevate the Sacred Form

Always place your statue on an elevated shelf, altar, or table. It should never sit directly on the floor, on a low coffee table, or underneath a TV display. Ideally, the statue should rest at or above your eye level when you are standing or meditating in front of it. This physical elevation reflects your inner reverence for the enlightened qualities she embodies.

2. Ideal Directional Facing

Traditionally, it is highly recommended to place Green Tara facing the East. East is the direction of the rising sun, representing renewal, fresh beginnings, and the dawn of absolute wisdom. Alternatively, facing the main entrance of your home allows her gaze to neutralize any negative or chaotic energy entering the household, enveloping your family in a shield of swift protection.

3. Choosing the Right Room

The perfect locations for your statue are a dedicated meditation room, a quiet home office, or a peaceful corner of your main living room. Avoid placing sacred images in low-energy or private areas such as bathrooms, kitchens, or directly facing the foot of your bed, as these locations are considered disrespectful to her enlightened form.

4. Maintaining an Active Altar Space

To keep the spiritual atmosphere vibrant, keep the space surrounding your statue impeccably clean and free of domestic clutter. You can amplify her energy by placing traditional offerings before her, such as seven bowls of fresh water, beautiful fresh flowers, sweet incense, and small tea lights. These actions build a powerful loop of mindfulness in your daily routine.

What People Want to Know About Green Tara :

1. What is the fundamental difference between Green Tara and White Tara?

While both are expressions of enlightened compassion, Green Tara represents active, dynamic energy and swift protection against immediate worldly and spiritual obstacles. White Tara symbolizes maternal serenity, pacification, and her practice is focused primarily on granting long life, deep healing, and restoring vital health.

2. Do I need an official initiation to chant the Green Tara mantra?

No, you do not need a formal Tantric empowerment (Wang) to chant the basic Green Tara mantra (Om Tare Tuttare Ture Svaha). It is an open, universally accessible mantra that anyone can safely recite with a pure, sincere heart to receive her immense blessings and protective energies.

3. Why is Green Tara depicted with a green complexion?

Her green color connects her directly to the wind element and Amoghasiddhi Buddha, the archetype of all-accomplishing action. It symbolizes her spiritual youth, rapid speed, boundless vitality, and her ability to instantly manifest practical help and transform jealousy into wisdom.

4. Can I place a Green Tara statue in my bedroom?

It is best to avoid placing a sacred statue in a primary bedroom out of respect. However, if you live in a studio apartment or have limited space, you may place her there provided she is set on a high shelf and covered with a clean, fine silk cloth when you are sleeping.

5. How many times should I recite her mantra every day?

Traditionally, practitioners recite the mantra 108 times per day using a Buddhist mala to count. If your schedule is tight, reciting it 3, 7, or 21 times with absolute focus and deep devotion is highly beneficial for establishing emotional stability and clearing daily mental obstacles.

Mantra for Green Tara

Om Tare Tuttare Ture Soha

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