Vajrayana Guru Rinpoche Disciples | Buddhist Spiritual Statue
This beautifully handcrafted statue set features Trisong Detsen and Śāntarakṣita, two of the most important disciples and collaborators of Guru Rinpoche in the establishment of Vajrayana Buddhism in Tibet. Crafted from copper and adorned with 24K gold gilding, detailed paintings, and Gemstones, the set reflects refined craftsmanship by skilled Nepali artisans—ideal for collectors of Tibetan art, meditation spaces, and altar arrangements.
In this statue set, Trisong Detsen is positioned on the right, and Śāntarakṣita on the left, each depicted with distinct iconographic symbolism that reflects their vital roles in the establishment of Buddhism in Tibet.
Trisong Detsen, the Tibetan emperor, holds a Dharma wheel in his left hand, symbolizing his dedication to spreading the Buddha’s teachings. A lotus blooms near each shoulder—on the right, it supports a sword, representing the clarity of wisdom, and on the left, it holds the Prajñāpāramitā Sūtra, embodying the perfection of wisdom teachings.
Śāntarakṣita, the great Indian scholar-monk, is shown performing the abhaya mudrā with his right hand, a gesture of fearlessness and protection. His left hand holds an alms bowl, symbolizing monastic discipline and renunciation. Together, their presence beside Guru Rinpoche in iconography honors the unshakable foundation they helped establish for Vajrayana Buddhism in Tibet.
Trisong Detsen Size: 9.4”/24cm (Height) x 7.1”/18cm (Base)
Santaraksita Size: 9.1”/23cm (Height) x 7.1”/18cm (Base)
Material: 24K Gold Gilded, Gold & Acrylic Paintings, Copper Body
Total Weight of Set: 3.35 kg
Trisong Detsen was the 8th-century Tibetan emperor who played a crucial role in the introduction of Buddhism to Tibet. He invited Guru Rinpoche (Padmasambhava) and the Indian scholar Śāntarakṣita to establish Buddhism and founded Samye, Tibet’s first monastery. He is revered as one of the Three Dharma Kings who firmly rooted the Dharma in Tibetan soil.
Śāntarakṣita was a renowned Indian Buddhist master and abbot of Nalanda University. Invited to Tibet by Trisong Detsen, he laid the philosophical and monastic foundations of Tibetan Buddhism. Known for his profound scholarship and dedication to the monastic code, he harmonized Madhyamaka philosophy with Vajrayana practice, thereby helping to establish a lasting Buddhist tradition in Tibet.
