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Sacred Presence of the 16th Karmapa Handmade Statue for Your Altar
This stunning 16th Karmapa handmade statue arises here in serene majesty, meticulously crafted from premium oxidized copper and adorned with elegant silver plating. Standing 26 cm (10.2”) tall on a 16 cm (6.3”) base and weighing 1.6 kg, this sacred sculpture represents the compassionate presence of His Holiness Rangjung Rigpe Dorje. Its refined proportions and grounded presence create a focal point of quiet spiritual energy, transforming any space into a sanctuary of meditation, reflection, and inner peace.
This meditation statue depicts the great master adorned with his signature Black Crown (Vajra Crown), symbolizing the pinnacle of spiritual realization and the awakened activity of all Buddhas. The crown represents his enlightened authority and his direct connection to the highest wisdom of the lineage. His hands are held in a harmonious balance of teaching and meditation mudras, reflecting the union of profound realization and compassionate instruction. This dual expression invites practitioners into a state of deep mindfulness, inner stillness, and receptive awareness. Radiating serene presence, he embodies the unconditioned activity of the Buddhas—effortless, all-pervading, and spontaneously compassionate—bringing swift liberation, clarity, and spiritual awakening to all who contemplate his form.
Size: 10.2”/26cm (Height) x 6.3”/16cm (Base)
Weight: 1.6 kg
Material: Oxidized Copper Body with Silver Plating
The 16th Gyalwa Karmapa, Rangjung Rigpe Dorje (1924–1981), was one of the most prominent Tibetan Buddhist masters of the twentieth century. As the supreme head of the Karma Kagyu lineage, he played a crucial role in establishing Tibetan Buddhism in the West. He was renowned for his profound wisdom, spiritual realization, and the Black Crown ceremony, which was said to grant liberation upon sight to all who witnessed it with an open heart.