Handmade Sakya Master Statue – Traditional Tibetan Buddhist Artistry in Oxidized Copper
Our handcrafted Sakya Masters Statue honors the five founding masters of the Sakyapa lineage, meticulously sculpted in sacred Himalayan tradition. Sachen Kunga Nyingpo sits serenely atop a moon disc lotus throne, symbolizing supreme spiritual authority. Flanking him are Sonam Chemo (right) and Drakpa Gyaltsen (left), while Sakya Pandita and Choegyal Phagpa grace the throne’s base. Crafted from pure copper with 24k gold accents and semi-precious gemstones, this authentic Tibetan Buddhist statue embodies the wisdom and legacy of the Sakyapa lineage. Ideal for altars, meditation spaces, or devotional practice, this blessed Sakya Masters sculpture inspires reverence and spiritual growth for practitioners.
Key Features:
- Made from Oxidized Copper
- Beautifully Decorated using Acrylic Colors
- Traditionally Hand-Crafted by Master Artists
Dimensions:
| Height |
Width |
Weight |
| 26cm |
19cm |
11.77kg |
The Sakya tradition, one of the four major schools of Tibetan Buddhism, traces its origins to the eleventh century when a monastery was established in the town of Sakya in southern Tibet. This tradition is closely tied to the Tibetan Khön family, whose lineage is said to originate from the divine realm of bright light. The Khön family has played a pivotal role in spreading the Buddha's teachings in Tibet since its early days. Khön Lu’i Wangpo, one of Padmasambhava's twenty-five principal disciples, was among the first seven individuals ordained as Buddhist monks in Tibet during the eighth century.
In 1073, Khön Könchog Gyalpo founded the Sakya Monastery, named after the "grey earth" (sa-kya) of the nearby hills, as foretold by Indian masters Padmasambhava and Atisha. This event marked the beginning of the Sakya tradition. Khön Könchog Gyalpo, a disciple of the renowned translator Drogmi, helped integrate the new tantras from India with Tibet’s existing teachings, supporting both the ancient and modern transmissions of Buddhism. His son, Sachen Kunga Nyingpo (1092–1158), later known as the "Great Sakyapa," compiled numerous sutras, tantras, and oral teachings, laying the foundation for the Sakya school's canon. Along with his descendants, he is recognized as one of the five founding masters of the Sakya tradition.
Sachen's two sons, Sönam Tsemo (1142–1182) and Jetsün Drakpa Gyaltsen (1147–1216), carried the lineage forward and contributed significantly to its growth. Drakpa Gyaltsen’s nephew, Sakya Pandita Kunga Gyaltsen (1182–1251), achieved fame for his unparalleled mastery of traditional Indian studies and profound spiritual wisdom, gaining recognition beyond Tibet’s borders. Invited to the court of the Mongol lord Godan Khan, Sakya Pandita’s influence cemented the tradition's prominence. His nephew, Drogön Chögyal Phagpa (1235–1280), was later appointed Imperial Preceptor by Kublai Khan, Emperor of China, and entrusted with governing Tibet’s thirteen provinces. This marked a historic moment, uniting Tibet under a centralized spiritual and political authority.
