Sanu Raj Bajracharya, a master sculptor, has dedicated more than sixty years to his art from his workshop in Patan. He learned this sacred craft from his guru when he was a young boy. He describes that to sculpt a deity, he must first embody its spirit, whether that be by achieving inner calm for a Buddha or raw power for a wrathful deity. His process is profoundly spiritual.

He candidly discusses the difficulty of maintaining this soulful, meticulous work in a fast-paced commercial environment in the video. His story offers a rare glimpse into this profound connection and the life of a true master artisan. We invite you to watch the video to fully appreciate the soul behind his art of making handmade Buddhist sculptures.