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Guru Rinpoche Golden Statue Set: A Sacred Ensemble of Enlightenment
This Guru Rinpoche Golden Statue Set brings together five individually sculpted figures in a coordinated presentation of 24K gold gilding, acrylic painting, and copper craftsmanship. With the tallest figure measuring 13.4 inches (34 cm) high on an 8.3-inch (21 cm) base, the complete collection weighs 12.93 kg. The copper bodies provide the foundation for the detailed forms, while the luminous gilding highlights patterned robes, ceremonial headwear, ritual implements, and ornamental pedestals. Carefully applied acrylic painting gives definition to the faces, creating expressive contrast against the golden surfaces. Each statue has its own sculpted seat, allowing the figures to be arranged together in a tiered display or positioned according to an individual shrine layout. The collection offers a substantial focal point for a Buddhist altar, lineage shrine, meditation room, or Himalayan art collection.
The set features Guru Rinpoche, Guru Tsokye Dorje, Guru Norla, King Trisong Detsen, and Shantarakshita, bringing together revered tantric manifestations and important figures in the establishment of Buddhism in Tibet. Guru Rinpoche, also known as Padmasambhava, is recognizable through his lotus hat, layered robes, vajra, skull cup, and khatvanga staff. These attributes express his identity as a tantric master whose teachings unite wisdom and compassionate activity. Guru Tsokye Dorje, the Lake-Born Vajra manifestation, recalls Padmasambhava’s miraculous lotus birth, while Guru Norla represents his wealth-related activity and the aspiration to overcome material and spiritual poverty through generosity. Trisong Detsen appears in royal attire, honoring the Tibetan king whose patronage supported the establishment of Samye Monastery. Shantarakshita is presented as a learned Buddhist abbot, reflecting his contribution to philosophical study and the monastic tradition. Together, their distinct garments, headwear, and ritual attributes give the ensemble both visual variety and a shared connection to the transmission of the Dharma.
Size: 13.4”/34cm (Height) x 8.3”/21cm (Base)
Weight: 12.93 kg
Material: 24K Gold Gilded, Acrylic Painting, Copper Body
Guru Rinpoche, also known as Padmasambhava, was an 8th-century Indian Buddhist master instrumental in establishing Buddhism in Tibet. He is revered for his profound teachings, tantric accomplishments, and ability to subdue negative forces, ensuring the dharma's flourishing. He is often depicted holding a vajra and skull cup, symbolizing skillful means and wisdom. Yeshe Tsogyal and Mandarava were his chief consorts and accomplished practitioners, representing wisdom and compassion, crucial for Vajrayana practice.