Machig Labdron Golden Statue | Chod Founder & Liberator

Machig Labdron Golden Statue | Chod Founder & Liberator

Machig Labdron statues celebrate the life and teachings of the renowned 11th‑century Tibetan yogini who founded the Chöd practice. These statues are highly valued in Buddhist devotional art and come in many forms from small, portable pieces meant for personal altars to larger, more elaborate installations in retreat centers.

Who is Machig Labdron?

• Historical Figure: A pioneering female master in Tibetan Buddhism who systematized the Chöd practice, which confronts ego-clinging and fear through ritual, visualization, and offering the body to demons.
• Teachings: Her methods blend Mahamudra (mind-training), Prajñāpāramitā (perfection of wisdom), and tantric elements to cut through dualistic perception.

Depiction in Statues

Machig Labdron is typically portrayed with iconography reflecting her role as a Chöd practitioner:

1. Posture:
   • Seated in meditation or a dynamic dance-like pose, symbolizing her mastery of wisdom and compassionate action.
2. Hand Attributes:
   • Drum (Damaru): Represents the rhythm of impermanence and awakening beings from ignorance.
   • Bell (Ghanta): Symbolizes wisdom and the feminine principle (emptiness).
   • Thighbone Trumpet (Kangling): Used in Chöd rituals to invoke enlightened beings and sever attachment.
3. Facial Expression:
   • Serene and compassionate, embodying fearlessness and enlightened awareness.
4. Attire:
   • Simple yogini robes, sometimes adorned with bone ornaments (symbolizing renunciation).

Materials & Craftsmanship

• Common Materials: Cast bronze, brass, or wood, often gilded or painted with mineral pigments.
• Regional Styles: Tibetan or Nepalese artisanship, with intricate detailing in traditional Himalayan Buddhist styles.

Symbolic Meaning

• Chöd Practice: The statue serves as a reminder to "cut through" egoic grasping and embrace emptiness (śūnyatā).
• Feminine Wisdom: Celebrates the role of women in Tibetan Buddhism and the power of compassionate wisdom (prajñā).
• Fearlessness: Inspires practitioners to confront inner and outer obstacles with courage.

Where to Find Such Statues

• Monasteries: Especially in Nyingma, Kagyu, and Chöd-practice lineages (e.g., Tarap Valley in Nepal).
• Practice Centers: Institutions dedicated to Chöd, such as those founded by her descendants.
• Artisan Markets: Available in regions like Kathmandu (Nepal) or through specialized Buddhist art retailers.

Spiritual Role

• Devotional Use: Offerings (flowers, incense, lamps) are made to invoke her blessings for wisdom and liberation.
• Meditation Support: Practitioners visualize her to internalize Chöd teachings and cultivate bodhicitta (awakened mind).

Shipping & Assurance:
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Disclaimer:
This is a handmade artifact, and minor variations in color, texture, or size may occur. These natural imperfections celebrate the artisan’s touch, making your statue a unique masterpiece.