Description
24k Gold Gilded, Hand-crafted Statue of Zhabdrung Rinpoche "Great Lama"
Crafted with skill and precision in Nepal by Nepali artists this beautiful statue of Great Lama Zhabdrung Rinpoche is perfect for those who want a touch of exclusivity and sophistication. With its intricate details and luxurious texture, this piece will bring an elegant and distinguished presence to any home.
The deity is depicted seated upon a cushion in a meditative posture as he holds a vase with his left hand and makes the earth touching mudra with his right hand. The deity wears a flawlessly carved lama hat. Highlighted by the blue color beard and mustache that is flawlessly done on the statue. The statue can be used for various Buddhist rituals as your everyday meditational practices.
Size: 9.4"/24cm (Height) x 7"/18cm (Base)
Weight: 2.25 kg
Material: 24k Gold Gilded, 24k Gold & Acrylic Paintings, Copper Body
He is believed to be 4th Zhabdrung Rinpoche. "Zhabdrung" title is referring to addressing great lamas in Tibet and in Bhutan. He is always referring to Ngawang Namgyal (1594–1651) known colloquially as The Bearded Lama. A Tibetan Buddhist lama and the unifier of Bhutan as a nation-state.
Zhabdrung Ngawang Namgyal also established two systems of administrative power in Bhutan: one led by the Desi, who was in charge of civil administration, and the other, led by Je Khenpo, who was in charge of the country's spiritual administration as the central monk body.
When the Bhutanese Monarchy took power in 1907, its role was rendered obsolete due to massive infighting among the succession of Desis. However, the Je Khenpo's role remains, and he is regarded as the spiritual leader of Bhutan's Drukpa Kagyu school of Buddhism.