Handmade Sachen Kunga Nyingpo Statue | Traditional Sculpture
Sachen Kunga Nyingpo Statue stands at 9.4”/24cm in height with a base measuring 7.9”/20cm. It weighs 2.38kg. Crafted from copper, the statue features intricate 24k gold gilding, complemented by gold and acrylic paintings, which enhance its sacred and artistic value.
Sachen Kunga Nyingpo is usually depicted as an elder with a receding hairline and a trace of a beard or moustache. His hair is often shown as white, symbolizing wisdom and age. His upper garment typically covers both arms, indicating his status as a lay practitioner rather than an ordained monk. He sits cross-legged on a double throne, signifying his elevated spiritual status. The right hand is extended forward in the gesture of generosity (varada mudra), symbolizing the bestowal of blessings and teachings. The left hand is held at the heart, holding the stem of a lotus flower that blossoms at the left ear. This lotus is a classic symbol of purity and spiritual attainment.
Size: 9.4”/24cm (Height) x 7.9”/20cm (Base)
Weight: 2.38kg
Material: 24K Gold Gilded, Gold & Acrylic Paintings, Copper Body
Sachen Kunga Nyingpo is considered an emanation of bodhisattvas such as Avalokiteshvara (compassion) and Manjushri (wisdom), and his iconography sometimes subtly references these associations through the use of specific hand gestures or attributes. He is often depicted among the "Five Founding Masters" of the Sakya lineage, and statues or thangkas may include other prominent Sakya figures in the composition.
