Himalayan Dharmakirti Sagara Ghosa Statue | Spiritual Teacher
Dharmakirti Sagara Ghosa Statue is 8.7” (22 cm) tall and has a base measuring 6.3” (16 cm). It weighs 1.47 kg and is expertly crafted from oxidized copper. It showcases traditional Nepalese artistry and spiritual significance.
He sits in the full lotus position (vajraparyankasana) atop a double-lotus pedestal, symbolizing spiritual purity and the transcendence of worldly existence. The figure is adorned in intricately detailed monastic robes, signifying renunciation, discipline, and the scholarly tradition. The robe is simple yet finely decorated, indicating both humility and the richness of the Dharma. The Lotus Throne represents the purity of the teacher and the teachings, untouched by the defilements of the world.
Size: 8.7”/22cm (Height) x 6.3”/16cm (Base)
Weight: 1.47 kg
Material: Oxidized Copper Body
Dharmakirti Sagara Ghosa refers to a specific historical or lineage figure, often honored for their contribution to Buddhist philosophy or tantric transmission. The iconography, however, aligns closely with depictions of great teachers and scholars in the Indo-Tibetan tradition. He emphasizes the qualities of a great Buddhist teacher: wisdom, discipline, and the active turning of the Wheel of Dharma. The peaceful demeanor, teaching gesture, and monastic attire all highlight the central role of scholarship and the preservation of the Dharma within the Buddhist tradition.
