Himalayan Guru Rinpoche Set Statue | 24K Gold Gilded
This Himalayan Guru Rinpoche Set Statue features three sacred figures—Guru Rinpoche, Santarakshita, and Trisong Detsen—who together represent the heart of Tibetan Buddhism's spiritual lineage. Guru Rinpoche stands at 14.6”/37cm in height and 8.7”/22cm at the base, while both Santarakshita and Trisong Detsen measure 12.4”/31.5cm in height and 8.7”/22cm at the base. The total weight of the set is 11.71 kg. Made from 24K Gold Gilded, Gold & Acrylic Paintings, and Copper Body, each figure is meticulously handcrafted by skilled Nepali artisans, making this set a powerful and refined addition to any altar or spiritual space.
This Himalayan Guru Rinpoche Set Statue brings together three foundational figures of Tibetan Buddhism—Guru Rinpoche, Santarakshita, and King Trisong Detsen—each portrayed with their distinct iconographic attributes. Guru Rinpoche holds a vajra in his right hand and a skull cup (kapāla) containing a nectar-filled vase in his left, while the khatvanga trident, symbolizing his tantric consort and mastery over spiritual energy, rests against his left shoulder. King Trisong Detsen is depicted with blooming lotuses rising from both shoulders—on the right a sword, and the left the Prajñāpāramitā scripture—while he also holds a Dharma wheel in his right hand and performs the jñānamudrā (gesture of wisdom) with his left. Santarakshita is depicted in a teaching pose, with his right hand in vitarkamudrā (the gesture of discussion and transmission of the Dharma) and his left hand supporting a sacred scripture, symbolizing his role as a great monastic scholar and abbot. Together, this set embodies the union of enlightened action, royal support, and profound philosophical transmission.
Guru Rinpoche Size: 14.6”/37cm (Height) x 8.7”/22cm (Base
Santarakshita Size: 12.4”/31.5cm (Height) x 8.7”/22cm (Base)
Trisong Detsen Size: 12.4”/31.5cm (Height) x 8.7”/22cm (Base)
Total Weight: 11.71 kg
Material: 24K Gold Gilded, Gold & Acrylic Paintings, Copper Body
Guru Rinpoche (Padmasambhava): Revered as the “Second Buddha” in Tibetan Buddhism, Guru Rinpoche is credited with introducing Vajrayāna Buddhism to Tibet in the 8th century. A tantric master with miraculous powers, he subdued obstructive forces and established the foundation for spiritual practice in the Himalayan region.
King Trisong Detsen: The 8th-century Tibetan emperor who invited both Santarakshita and Guru Rinpoche to Tibet. He played a crucial role in the formal establishment of Buddhism by founding Samye Monastery, the first Buddhist monastery in Tibet, and promoting the translation of Buddhist texts into the Tibetan language.
Santarakshita: An eminent Indian scholar and abbot from Nālandā University, Santarakshita was invited to Tibet by Trisong Detsen. He laid the monastic and philosophical foundation of Buddhism in Tibet, advocating the Madhyamaka view and establishing the first monastic code.
