{"product_id":"thangtong-gyalpo-buddhist-sculpture","title":"Thangtong Gyalpo Buddhist Sculpture | Sacred Icon","description":"\u003ch2\u003eThangtong Gyalpo Buddhist Sculpture | Great Iron Bridge Builder\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA striking Thangtong Gyalpo Buddhist sculpture emerges, embodying the revered Mahasiddha known for his engineering marvels and profound spiritual practice. Standing 26.5 cm (10.43 inches) tall with a base measuring 20.5 cm (8.07 inches), this handcrafted piece is made from oxidized copper and features delicate 24K gold gilding. Weighing 3.1 kg, it radiates an aura of ancient wisdom and serene strength. This statue offers a tangible connection to a powerful Himalayan lineage, crafted with reverence in Nepal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThangtong Gyalpo is depicted here with distinctive features, often holding a chain or a skull staff, symbolizing his role as a bridge builder and master of tantric practices. This portrayal evokes his spirit of innovative compassion and unwavering dedication to the benefit of all beings, embodying practical enlightenment and transformative action within spiritual decorum.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 10.43”\/26.5cm (Height) x 8.07”\/20.5cm (Base)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3.1 kg\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e 24K Gold Gilded, Oxidized Copper Body, Acrylic Paintings\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThangtong Gyalpo (1385–1464), often called the ‘Iron Bridge Builder,’ was a great Tibetan Mahasiddha, physician, and engineer. He is renowned for constructing numerous iron chain bridges and stupas across Tibet and Bhutan, facilitating travel and pilgrimage. He also founded monasteries and established the Tibetan opera (Ache Lhamo), embodying a profound blend of spiritual wisdom and pragmatic service to humanity.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"L","offers":[{"title":"26.5cm x 20.5cm","offer_id":54771240567075,"sku":"TGL21102","price":1000.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0529\/6517\/9590\/files\/21102-5.jpg?v=1772011074","url":"https:\/\/www.termatree.com\/products\/thangtong-gyalpo-buddhist-sculpture","provider":"termatree","version":"1.0","type":"link"}