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Handmade Thang Tong Gyalpo Statue | The Great Siddha
This Handmade Thang Tong Gyalpo Statue pays homage to the revered Tibetan yogi, engineer, and spiritual master known as "The Iron Bridge Builder." Crafted from a copper body and adorned with 24K gold gilding and detailed gold and acrylic paintings, this statue captures the wisdom and inventive spirit of Thang Tong Gyalpo. A legendary figure in Tibetan history, he is known for building iron suspension bridges, founding Tibetan opera, and embodying compassionate action. Handcrafted by skilled Nepali artisans, this piece is ideal for spiritual spaces, study areas, or as an inspiring symbol of innovation and devotion.
In this depiction, Thang Tong Gyalpo is seated in padmasana (full lotus posture) atop a finely detailed lotus base, symbolizing purity and spiritual accomplishment. His right hand holds a lasso, representing his ability to bind negative forces and guide beings to liberation. In his left hand, he holds a white skull cup, a symbol of transformation and the transcendence of worldly illusions. A long flowing beard adorns his face, reflecting his yogic lifestyle and advanced spiritual attainment.
Size: 6.1”/15.5cm (Height) x 4.9”/12.5cm (Base)
Weight: 0.97 kg
Material: 24K Gold Gilded, Gold & Acrylic Paintings, Copper Body
Thang Tong Gyalpo (1385–1464), also known as the “Iron Bridge Builder,” was a legendary Tibetan yogi, engineer, physician, blacksmith, and spiritual master. He is considered a great siddha (realized being) and is especially revered in the Nyingma and Drukpa Kagyu traditions of Tibetan Buddhism.