Description
Master Thangtong Gyalpo Spiritual Statue: An Embodiment of Visionary Enlightenment
This portrayal of Thangtong Gyalpo serves as a profound link to his enlightened activities and teachings. The posture and attributes symbolize his unique contributions, particularly in infrastructure and Vajrayana practices, inspiring practitioners to cultivate unwavering resolve and boundless compassion. It encourages a path of practical wisdom and selfless service, reflecting deep spiritual insight and purification.
Size: 10.83”/27.5cm (Height) x 9.25”/23.5cm (Base)
Weight: 3.84 kg
Material: 24K Gold Gilded, Acrylic Paintings, Copper Body
Thangtong Gyalpo (1385–1464), often referred to as 'The Iron Bridge Builder,' was a remarkable Tibetan mahasiddha, engineer, physician, and performing artist. He is celebrated for constructing numerous iron chain bridges across Tibet and Bhutan, establishing the Ache Lhamo opera tradition, and founding monasteries. His life exemplified the synthesis of spiritual practice and compassionate social action, with the aim of benefiting all beings.