Handmade Statue of Disciples | Copper Set
Statue of Disciples features Trisong Detsen and Santarakshita, two of the most revered disciples of Guru Rinpoche and key figures in the establishment of Tibetan Buddhism. Each statue stands 9.6” (24.5 cm) tall with a 7.1” (18 cm) base, with a combined weight of 4.54 kg. Expertly handcrafted from copper, covered with a triple layer of 24K gold gilding, and carved with deeply engraved carvings that produce a magnificent 3D-like effect. This sculpture, adorned with gemstones, handcrafted by expert Nepalese artisans, elegantly symbolizes Himalayan Buddhism's sacred traditions, making it an appropriate addition to altars, meditation places, or sacred collections.
The Handmade Disciples of Guru Rinpoche is a monument that represents the core of Tibetan Buddhism, featuring King Trisong Detsen and the renowned Abbot Santaraksita. These three individuals are regarded as significant forces in the founding of Buddhism in Tibet.
Trisong Size: 9.6”/24.5cm (Height) x 7.1”/18cm (Base)
Santarakshita Size: 9.6”/24.5cm (Height) x 7.1”/18cm (Base)
Material: 24K Gold Gilded, Gold & Acrylic Paintings, Copper Body
Total Weight: 4.54 kg
Trisong Detsen, King
King Trisong Detsen is regarded as one of Tibet's Dharma Kings. During his reign in the eighth century, he was instrumental in the establishment and spread of Buddhism in Tibet. Many prominent Buddhist scholars and teachers, including Guru Rinpoche and Santaraksita, were invited to Tibet by the king, establishing the kingdom as a significant center of Buddhist learning, practice, and culture. Samye Monastery, Tibet's first Buddhist monastery, was built under his sponsorship.
Santaraksita
Santaraksita, a brilliant Indian scholar and monk, was essential in creating the philosophical foundations of Buddhism in Tibet. He was invited by King Trisong Detsen to blend Indian monastic discipline with Tibetan cultural context, resulting in the creation of a unique Tibetan Buddhist monastic order. His teachings merged the Madhyamaka (Middle Way) philosophy and the Yogacara practice, both of which greatly influenced Tibetan Buddhist thought. He played a crucial role in the construction of the Samye Monastery and the ordination of the first Tibetan monks.
