Luminous Legacy | Handcrafted Jetsun Drakpa Gyaltsen Statue

This resplendent statue commemorates Jetsun Drakpa Gyaltsen, one of the most revered masters of the Sakya tradition whose teachings continue illuminating the path to enlightenment. Masterfully created by skilled Nepalese artisans, this piece embodies the profound wisdom and gentle compassion that defined his legendary life and teachings.

Specifications

• Height: 24.5 cm / 9.6 inches

• Width: 19.5 cm / 7.7 inches

• Weight: 2.56 Kg / 5.64 lbs

• Materials: 24K gold gilded, copper body, gold and acrylic paintings, lost wax method

Why This Statue?

This exceptional masterpiece showcases supreme craftsmanship through the traditional lost wax casting method, ensuring extraordinary precision in every intricate detail. The radiant 24K gold gilding creates an ethereal luminosity that reflects Drakpa Gyaltsen's enlightened nature, while the solid copper body provides spiritual conductivity and enduring strength. The delicate acrylic and gold paintings highlighting the ornate robes with flowing floral patterns demonstrate exceptional artistic skill, making this statue both spiritually powerful and aesthetically captivating.

Who is Jetsun Drakpa Gyaltsen?

Jetsun Drakpa Gyaltsen, born in 1147, was a prominent Sakya master and guru to Sakya Pandita. Known for his profound scholarship, pure conduct, and exceptional teaching abilities, he authored influential texts on Buddhist philosophy and practice. His gentle demeanor and vast knowledge made him one of the most beloved figures in Tibetan Buddhist history.

Artistic Features and Sacred Posture

Drakpa Gyaltsen sits in perfect meditative posture, radiating tranquil wisdom and inner peace. His right hand forms the Vitarka mudra—the gesture of teaching and intellectual transmission—while his left hand rests in contemplative equipoise, holding a ghanta (bell). His serene facial expression, characterized by half-closed compassionate eyes and a gentle smile, reflects boundless loving-kindness. The smooth, youthful features represent his pure spiritual attainment beyond aging and decay.

Sacred Symbolism and Meaning

This statue embodies the perfect union of scholarly knowledge and meditative realization. Drakpa Gyaltsen's teaching gesture represents the continuous transmission of dharma wisdom, while his peaceful countenance symbolizes the inner tranquility achieved through dedicated practice and ethical conduct.

Sanskrit and Buddhist Wisdom

The tradition teaches "Karuṇā" (compassion) and "Prajñā" (wisdom) as inseparable. Jetsun Drakpa Gyaltsen exemplified this unity, demonstrating that true scholarship serves compassionate liberation rather than mere intellectual pride.

Sacred Mantra

“Om Ah Hum Vajra Guru Drakpa Gyaltsen Siddhi Hum”

This mantra invokes the enlightened wisdom and compassionate blessings of Jetsun Drakpa Gyaltsen, calling upon his presence to guide practitioners toward spiritual accomplishment (siddhi) and ultimate realization of Buddhist truth.