6.25 inches x 5.5 inches

16cm x 14cm

6.25 inches x 5.5 inches

16cm x 14cm

This Kubera is the most powerful, exquisitely crafted statues I have had the privilege to buy. The first time I saw him, his power was magnetic and when I left the shop, for days his image clearly appearing in my mind until I realized I could not leave the town without him.

He is a casting of excellent quality with precise detail. His necklace and bracelets have been created as separate pieces. We were told that he is sterling silver with gold plate by a reputable source.

Kubera is a Hindu God of Wealth and in Tibet is in the retinue of Vaishravana, sometime operating separately. He is the guardian of the North and he is the caretaker of wealth. He holds in his left hand the jewel spouting mongoose, symbolizing generosity, as it conquers the snakes of avarice. In his right hand it looks like he is holding a conch shell, which is blown to announce a buddhas enlightenment. Thus it symbolizes the ability of all beings to awaken in response to the call of the dharma. Some references say it is a lemon, jambhara, and that is why he is also called Jambhala in Tibet.

Compassion, by Heidi Hornberger

Kuan Yin, the Goddess of Compassion , Peace, and Generosity, is perhaps the most revered goddess in all of Asia. Sometimes described as the feminine aspect of the Buddha, she has emerged in modern times as the symbol of hope and transformation for both the East and West. Although Chinese in origin, she crosses all religious boundaries. Kuan Yin is known as The One Who Hears the Cries of the World. So great is her concern for humanity that she chose to retain human form after receiving enlightenment, rather than transcend.

Her compassion offers healing and deliverance from suffering to all who approach her with an open heart. This sculpture invites us to explore and develop in ourselves the nature of Kuan Yin; eyes of inner listening, a smile of loving kindness, and a posture of serenity. The small figure of the Buddha, which adorns her headdress, reminds us of their ancient connection, and the lotus of her necklace calls us toward our own spiritual flowering. Universally adored by all who encounter her, Kuan Yin is the living embodiment of loving compassion.

This sculpture is copyrighted in 2003 and is a limited edition of 50.
Certificate of Authenticity for the sculpture is signed by Heidi Hornberger at the time of sale and included with the piece.

Joy, by Heidi Hornberger

I have tumbled into the mysteries of the dark abyss again. This time, instead of looking to the heavens for hope and inspiration, I rest in the ashes of a profound loss and wait. I feel as though a fire has burned a hole through my very core, leaving me empty inside. Finally, from the ashes that have long since turned to cold black stone, a seed sprouts and begins to grow. Delicate and fragile, it holds a distant memory of something I have lost and feared was dead. Its gift is the rebirth of joy in my life, returned to me at long last.

This sculpture was originally carved from a branch of tropical wood in Bali. My mentor, Oka, had handed me a mud covered log, its heartwood completely rotted away. Growing from the center was a young plant that had found fertile ground in the dark hole. For years the name and meaning of this sculpture eluded me. Finally, after surviving a life threatening illness, I discovered the story it held for me.