Handmade Guru Set Statue | Gold Gilded Buddhist Statues
The Guru Set Statue measures 11.8” (30 cm) in height, with an 8.3” (21 cm) base; the total weight of the set is 7.04 kg. Each figure is handcrafted from a copper, covered with a triple layer of 24K gold gilding, and carved with deeply engraved carvings that produce a magnificent 3D-like effect. This sculpture, adorned with gemstones, handcrafted by expert Nepalese artisans, elegantly symbolizes Himalayan Buddhism's sacred traditions, making it an appropriate addition to altars, meditation places, or sacred collections.
Guru Norla, also known as Padmasambhava, is a respected tantric master, and Trisong Detsen is the Tibetan King who championed the expansion of Buddhism. The scholarly Abbot Santaraksita was essential in combining Indian and Tibetan Buddhist teachings.
Guru Norla Size: 11.8”/30cm (Height) x 8.3”/21cm (Base)
Trisong Size: 9.6”/24.5cm (Height) x 7.1”/18cm (Base)
Santarakshita Size: 9.6”/24.5cm (Height) x 7.1”/18cm (Base)
Total Weight: 7.04 kg
Material: 24K Gold Gilded, Gold & Acrylic Paintings, Copper Body
Padmasambhava Rinpoche, Guru Rinpoche
Guru Rinpoche, also known as Padmasambhava, played an important role in the spread of Vajrayana Buddhism in Tibet. He was invited to Tibet in the 8th century to help establish Buddhism and conquer the antagonistic forces opposing its spread. He is often referred to as the "Second Buddha." Guru Rinpoche's teachings and approaches, particularly those relating to Tantra, have remained central to many Tibetan Buddhist practices. He is frequently shown holding a vajra (a tantric ritual instrument) and a kapala (a skull cup), both of which represent his vast insight and the fleeting essence of life.
Trisong Detsen, King
King Trisong Detsen is regarded as one of Tibet's Dharma Kings. During his reign in the eighth century, he was instrumental in the establishment and spread of Buddhism in Tibet. Many prominent Buddhist scholars and teachers, including Guru Rinpoche and Santaraksita, were invited to Tibet by the king, establishing the kingdom as a significant center of Buddhist learning, practice, and culture. Samye Monastery, Tibet's first Buddhist monastery, was built under his sponsorship.
Santaraksita
Santaraksita, a brilliant Indian scholar and monk, was essential in creating the philosophical foundations of Buddhism in Tibet. He was invited by King Trisong Detsen to blend Indian monastic discipline with Tibetan cultural context, resulting in the creation of a unique Tibetan Buddhist monastic order. His teachings merged the Madhyamaka (Middle Way) philosophy and the Yogacara practice, both of which greatly influenced Tibetan Buddhist thought. He played a crucial role in the construction of the Samye Monastery and the ordination of the first Tibetan monks.
