Handmade Golden Zhabdrung Rinpoche Statue | Founder of Bhutan
The Golden Zhabdrung Rinpoche Statue stands 9.6 inches (24.5 cm) tall with a 6.1-inch (15.5 cm) broad base and weighs 2.01 kilograms. Made from a copper body, it features 24K gold gilding and gold and acrylic paintings. Expertly crafted by skilled Nepali artisans, it offers a refined presence ideal for altars, meditation areas, or spiritual interiors.
This Guru Saptdum Statue is depicted seated on a lotus base, symbolizing purity and spiritual awakening. The right hand is in bhumisparsha mudra, representing steadfastness and calling the earth to witness enlightenment, while the left hand holds a kalasha (vase), signifying abundance and spiritual blessings. He is adorned with a hat, emphasizing his spiritual authority and enlightened presence.
Size: 9.6”/24.5cm (Height) x 6.1”/15.5cm (Base)
Weight: 2.01 kg
Materials: 24K Gold Gilded, Gold & Acrylic Paintings, Copper Body
Zhabdrung Rinpoche, Ngawang Namgyal, is a highly esteemed figure in Vajrayana Buddhism, famously known as the unifier of Bhutan. Originally from Tibet, he escaped political turmoil in the mid-17th century and established a stable government in Bhutan, blending spiritual and secular rule. He introduced the Drukpa Kagyu school of Tibetan Buddhism and initiated a policy of state-sponsored religion. Zhabdrung Rinpoche's legacy solidified Bhutan’s Buddhist identity and inspired the creation of massive dzongs (fortress-monasteries), transforming Bhutan into a unified kingdom and a significant center of Vajrayana practice and culture.