Originally Created for the Kalachakra Stupa at Dzokden Kalapa
that was Blessed by Jhado Rinpoche and the Namgyal Monks
Specifications
Dimensions: 5.5 cm (H) × 5.5 cm (W) × 1.5 cm (D)
Finish: Hand-painted gold
Material: Traditional tsa tsa composition
Origin: Originally produced for enshrinement within the Kalachakra Stupa at Dzokden Kalapa
Product Description
Consecrated Avalokiteshvara (Chenrezig) Tsa Tsa
These authentic Avalokiteshvara tsa tsas were originally created as sacred offerings to be placed within the Kalachakra Stupa at Dzokden Kalapa. During the consecration of the stupa, they received the blessings of the Venerable Jhado Rinpoche together with the monks of Namgyal Monastery, the historic monastery of His Holiness the Dalai Lama.
Only a limited number remained after the completion of the stupa. These are the remaining tsa tsas from that sacred project, making them a rare opportunity to receive an object directly connected with the creation and consecration of a major Buddhist monument at Dzokden Kalapa in Austria.
Avalokiteshvara – The Buddha of Infinite Compassion
The image depicted on this tsa tsa is Avalokiteshvara (Sanskrit: Avalokiteśvara; Tibetan: Chenrezig), the Bodhisattva who embodies the limitless compassion of all Buddhas. Throughout the Mahāyāna and Vajrayāna Buddhist traditions, Avalokiteshvara is regarded as the compassionate protector who hears the cries of beings throughout the world and responds with boundless wisdom and loving kindness.
According to Buddhist tradition, Avalokiteshvara made the profound vow never to rest until every sentient being is freed from suffering. His practice reminds us that genuine compassion is not merely an emotion but an awakened activity—one that embraces all beings without distinction and transforms both ourselves and those around us.
For this reason, images of Avalokiteshvara have been treasured for centuries as supports for meditation, devotion, and the cultivation of bodhicitta—the awakened heart dedicated to the benefit of all beings.
The Mantra of Great Compassion
Avalokiteshvara is inseparably connected with one of the most beloved mantras in the Buddhist world:
Oṃ Maṇi Padme Hūṃ
Known as the Six-Syllable Mantra, it is recited by millions of practitioners every day throughout Tibet, the Himalayas, and across the Buddhist world. While its meaning cannot be reduced to a simple translation, the mantra is traditionally understood to invoke the blessings of Avalokiteshvara while purifying obscurations and cultivating compassion, wisdom, and the aspiration for complete enlightenment.
According to Tibetan Buddhist tradition, each recitation strengthens one's connection to the qualities of great compassion and plants the causes for benefiting countless beings.
A Timeless Symbol of Compassion
For generations, images of Avalokiteshvara have been placed in homes, temples, shrines, and sacred spaces as reminders to cultivate kindness, patience, and wisdom in daily life. His presence encourages practitioners to transform difficult circumstances into opportunities for compassion and to remember that enlightenment is inseparable from caring for others.
While Buddhist tradition attributes immense blessings to sacred images and mantras, these blessings are understood to arise through one's sincere connection to the Dharma, the enlightened intention of the Buddhas, and the cultivation of compassion and wisdom within one's own mind.
A Sacred Connection
Each tsa tsa has been finished with a traditional gold-painted surface that highlights the intricate details of the sacred image. Compact in size yet rich in meaning, it is ideal for a personal shrine, meditation space, travel altar, or as a meaningful gift for anyone inspired by the Buddhist path.
More than a devotional object, each tsa tsa carries the blessing of having been created for a sacred purpose and consecrated during the creation of the Kalachakra Stupa at Dzokden Kalapa. It serves as a lasting connection to the living Buddhist tradition and to Avalokiteshvara's timeless aspiration that all beings may be free from suffering and awaken to perfect wisdom and boundless compassion.