Himalayan Trisong Detsen Statue | Spiritual Decor Artwork
This Himalayan Trisong Detsen Statue stands at 12.4”/31.5cm in height and 8.7”/22cm at the base, weighing 3.87 kg. Made from 24K Gold Gilded, Gold & Acrylic Paintings, and Copper Body, this statue is expertly handcrafted by skilled Nepali artisans. It depicts the revered Tibetan king with iconographic elements.
Trisong Detsen is shown seated in a regal yet composed posture, reflecting both his royal authority and spiritual dedication. From each of his shoulders rises a blooming
lotus flower, a symbol of purity and spiritual unfolding. On the
right, a lotus rests a
sword, representing the sharpness of wisdom that cuts through ignorance. On the
left lotus, he holds the
Prajñāpāramitā sūtra, the foundational text of Buddhism, symbolizing profound transcendental wisdom (
prajñā). In his
right hand, he has a
Dharma wheel (dharmachakra), signifying his role in turning the wheel of the Dharma by officially establishing Buddhism in Tibet. His
left hand performs the
jñānamudrā, the gesture of wisdom, symbolizing the union of method and wisdom. This gesture reflects his deep commitment to integrating governance with spiritual practice. Altogether, the iconography honors Trisong Detsen not merely as a political figure, but as a
dharmarāja—a righteous king who protected and propagated the Dharma with wisdom, power, and devotion.
Size: 12.4”/31.5cm (Height) x 8.7”/22cm (Base)
Weight: 3.87 kg
Material: 24K Gold Gilded, Gold & Acrylic Paintings, Copper Body
Trisong Detsen was the 8th-century emperor of Tibet and one of the most pivotal figures in the history of Tibetan Buddhism. His reign marked the official introduction and establishment of Buddhism in Tibet. Recognizing the value of the Dharma, he invited the Indian abbot Santarakshita to lay the monastic and philosophical foundations, and later the tantric master Guru Rinpoche (Padmasambhava) to overcome spiritual obstacles and complete the process. Trisong Detsen sponsored the construction of Samye Monastery, Tibet’s first Buddhist monastery, and initiated the translation of Buddhist texts into Tibetan, laying the groundwork for a uniquely Tibetan Buddhist tradition. He is revered as one of the "Three Dharma Kings" who firmly rooted Buddhism in Tibetan soil.
