Black Dzambhala – The Wealth Deity
Black Dzambhala Statue: Dzambhala is a wealth deity whose blessings remove the obstacle of poverty, bringing wealth and abundance to pure Dharma practitioners. As it is difficult to attain spiritual realizations while afflicted by lack of resources, Dzambhala generates prosperity so that practitioners have the time, energy, and means to accomplish. According to the Sutras, while Shakyamuni Buddha was teaching one day, demons tried to disturb and confuse the Buddha. Dzambhala appeared in front of the Buddha and protected him. Recognizing Dzambhala’s courageous action, the Buddha asked Dzambhala if he would like to become a Dharma Protector in order to help all sentient beings. Dzambhala accepted the Buddha’s offer, and since then he has offered immediate assistance to all who call his name or chant his mantra. His blessings bestow good luck, increase virtues, prolong life, increase intelligence, and provide both material and spiritual benefits.
Gesture and Attributes
There are five Dzambhalas – yellow, white, black, green and red – of which yellow is the most common form. Each form has its own special significance and attributes.
Black Dzambhala is depicted adorned with a crown, silk garments, and beautiful gold and jeweled ornaments in black or dark blue color, having the appearance of a dwarf, pot-bellied, without pierced ears, brown hair flowing upwards and bared fangs, adorned with the eight great Nagas like shown in this Black Dzambhala Statue. The right hand holds a blood filled skull cup known as Kapala and the left hand holds a mongoose expelling jewels. The left leg is extended pressing upon the yellow lord of wealth, adorned with various gold ornaments, lying supine expelling various jewels from the mouth.
About this Sculpture
This statue is a beautiful representation of the Black Dzambhala. Expertly sculpted from Lost Wax Method, Copper Alloy in Multicolor Finish and Hand Painted Face. This sculpture was individually handcrafted in Patan, Nepal by master artisans of the Shakya clan who are considered among the best in the world. These craftsmen are the modern heirs to a centuries-old tradition of creating sacred art for use in temples and monasteries. The fine metalworking techniques have been passed down from generation to generation since ancient times.
