Golden Statue of Yuthok Yonten Gonpo
This Golden Statue of Yuthok Yonten Gonpo, the revered Tibetan physician and spiritual master known as the Father of Tibetan Medicine, reflects both healing and wisdom. Expertly crafted from a copper body with 24K gold gilding and adorned with fine gold and acrylic paintings, the piece embodies the artistry of skilled Nepali craftsmen. A meaningful symbol of compassion, healing, and knowledge, it serves as a profound addition to altars, meditation spaces, or personal collections dedicated to well-being and spiritual growth.
In his iconography, Yuthok Yonten Gonpo is depicted seated in padmasana, symbolizing meditative stability. His right hand holds a lotus that contains the Prajnaparamita Sutra along with a flaming sword, representing wisdom cutting through ignorance. His left hand cradles a utpala, which holds a kapala, reflecting spiritual power and transformation. The crown on his head is adorned with medicinal plants, emphasizing his mastery of healing and traditional medicine.
Size: 9.4”/24cm (Height) x 7.3”/18.5cm (Base)
Weight: 2.18 kg
Material: 24K Gold Gilded, Gold & Acrylic Paintings, Copper Body, Gemstones
Yuthok Yonten Gonpo (1126–1202) is a highly revered figure in Tibetan Buddhism, celebrated as both a spiritual master and the Father of Tibetan Medicine. He is credited with systematizing and advancing Tibetan medical knowledge, compiling critical medical texts, and creating practices that integrate healing, meditation, and spiritual wisdom.