Golden Shakya Pandit Kunga Gyaltsen Handmade Statue
This Golden Shakya Pandit Kunga Gyaltsen Handmade Statue stands 10.2”/26cm tall and 7.7”/19.5cm wide at the base, weighing 2.42 kg. Expertly handcrafted from a copper body, it is adorned with 24K gold gilding and intricate gold and acrylic paintings. Shakya Pandit, a revered scholar and one of the founding figures of the Sakya tradition of Tibetan Buddhism, is depicted in a serene and contemplative posture. His dignified expression and detailed robes reflect deep spiritual authority and wisdom. This refined statue is ideal for personal shrines, spiritual libraries, or as a centerpiece in a meditation space, honoring the legacy of profound Buddhist scholarship.
In this iconography, the deity is shown performing the Dharmachakra mudra, symbolizing the turning of the Wheel of Dharma and the continuous transmission of enlightened teachings. A lotus flower rises over the left shoulder, upon which rests the Prajñāpāramitā scripture, representing the perfection of wisdom. The right hand holds a sword, cutting through delusion and ignorance with the power of discernment. Adding to these profound symbols is the distinctive red hat, traditionally associated with the Sakya lineage, reflecting the figure’s deep connection to scholastic mastery and spiritual authority. This blend of attributes highlights the unity of wisdom, teaching, and meditative realization.
Size: 10.2”/26cm (Height) x 7.7”/19.5cm (Base)
Weight: 2.42 kg
Material: 24K Gold Gilded, Gold & Acrylic Paintings, Copper Body
Shakya Pandita Kunga Gyaltsen (1182–1251) was one of the most influential Tibetan Buddhist masters and scholars, and a pivotal figure in the Sakya tradition of Tibetan Buddhism. He was the fourth of the Five Great Sakya Masters and is revered as both a realized lama (guru) and an accomplished pandita (scholar)—hence the name Shakya Pandita.
