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Drogon Chogyal Phagpa Statue | Master of Buddhist Philosophy
Drogon Chogyal Phagpa Statue measures 16.7”/42.5cm in height with a 12.2”/31cm base and weighs 8.42 kg. Handcrafted in Nepal by skilled artisans, it features a copper body enhanced with 24K gold gilding and detailed acrylic painting. The luminous gilded surface highlights the refined metalwork, while the carefully applied acrylic painting adds color, depth, and definition to the sculpted details. The combination of traditional copper work, gilding, and hand-applied painting reflects the precision and patience of Nepalese craftsmanship, while the sculpture represents the legacy of Chogyal Phagpa and his important place in Tibetan Buddhist history.
This revered Sakya master is depicted seated in a composed monastic posture, reflecting his role as a learned scholar, teacher, and lineage holder. His hands are held at the chest in the Dharmachakra Mudra, the gesture of turning the Wheel of Dharma, symbolizing the teaching, explanation, and transmission of Buddhist wisdom. Wearing traditional monastic robes and a scholar’s cap, he represents disciplined study, profound understanding, and the preservation of Vajrayana teachings. This representation embodies wisdom, scholarship, spiritual discipline, and the continued transmission of the Sakya lineage.
Size: 16.7”/42.5cm (Height) x 12.2”/31cm (Base)
Weight: 8.42 kg
Material: 24K Gold Gilded, Acrylic Painting, Copper Body
Drogon Chogyal Phagpa (1235–1280) was a pivotal Tibetan Buddhist lama and the fifth leader of the Sakya school. Appointed Imperial Preceptor by Kublai Khan, he played a crucial role in establishing Buddhism in Tibet during the Yuan Dynasty. Revered for his vast scholarship and diplomatic acumen, Phagpa is also credited with creating the Phagspa script. His legacy profoundly influenced the political and religious landscape of 13th-century Tibet, symbolizing the convergence of spiritual authority and worldly governance.