Description
Golden Longchenpa Statue: Tibetan Scholar of Nyingma School
This Golden Longchenpa Statue stands at 14.4” (36.5 cm) tall with a base width of 9.4” (24 cm) and weighs 5.50 kg. Crafted from a copper body richly adorned with 24K gold gilding and detailed gold and acrylic paintings, this piece exemplifies the skilled artistry of Nepali craftsmen. The statue is a distinguished addition to any altar or meditation space, reflecting both traditional craftsmanship and spiritual reverence.
Iconographically, Longchenpa is depicted wearing a traditional Nyingma hat, symbolizing his lineage and spiritual authority. Both hands perform the bhumisparsha mudra, representing the moment of calling the earth to witness enlightenment. He holds lotus flowers in each hand: the right lotus bears a sword and a blossomed utpala flower, symbolizing the cutting of ignorance and purity; the left lotus carries the Prajnaparamita Sutra (Sacred Scripture) and another blossomed utpala, representing wisdom and spiritual knowledge. These elements collectively embody Longchenpa’s profound insight and compassionate teachings.
Size: 14.4”/36.5cm (Height) x 9.4”/24cm (Base)
Weight: 5.50 kg
Material: 24K Gold Gilded, Gold & Acrylic Paintings, Copper Body
Longchenpa was a great 14th-century Tibetan Buddhist master and scholar, renowned for his profound teachings on Dzogchen—the “Great Perfection” practice. He is considered one of the most important figures in the Nyingma tradition, known for systematizing and preserving key teachings on wisdom, compassion, and the nature of reality.