Description

First Karmapa Dusum Khyenpa | Handmade 24k Gold Gilded Tibetan Sculpture

Honor the sacred legacy of the 1st Karmapa Dusum Khyenpa with this remarkable statue, meticulously handcrafted by skilled Newari artisans from Patan, Nepal. Created from high-quality copper and enriched with a radiant 24K gold-gilded surface, this revered Tibetan Buddhist master sculpture features a luminous gold-painted face that reflects the enlightened presence of the founder of the Karma Kagyu lineage. The figure is gracefully depicted in a serene seated posture with hands forming the Dharmachakra Mudra, the sacred gesture symbolizing the turning of the Wheel of Dharma and the transmission of profound Buddhist teachings. Adorned with the iconic Black Crown, representing awakened activity and spiritual authority, the statue embodies the timeless spiritual power associated with the Karmapa lineage. The form is further enhanced by an intricately carved Buddhist monk’s robe with flowing motif patterns, beautifully expressing the refined craftsmanship of traditional Himalayan artistry. Devotees and collectors seek this sacred sculpture to cultivate wisdom, meditation, and spiritual guidance, making the statue a meaningful presence for Buddhist altars, meditation spaces, and spiritual home décor while honoring the enduring tradition of handmade Nepalese Buddhist statues.

Please note: The statue in the photograph is the actual piece for sale, ensuring authenticity and exclusivity.

Key Features of the1st Karmapa Dusum Khyenpa Statue:

• Handmade in Nepal using the Lost Wax Method
  
• Made from Premium Copper
• Crafted using traditional Fire-gilding with gold
  
• 24K Gold-Gilded Face
  
• Beautifully decorated using Acrylic Colors
• Traditionally Handcrafted by Master Newari Artists
  
• Height X Width: 26cm X 20cm
• Weight: 2.54kg

Consecration Process & Service

The statue includes a hollow chamber designed to hold rolled mantras, sacred relics, incense, herbal powders, and fragrant wood. During consecration, these are carefully filled and blessed through ritual prayers by qualified monks, making the statue spiritually complete and ready for your altar. A fee will be charged for this service, which is respectfully donated to the lamas performing the rituals.

Please note: Once consecrated, each statue becomes a sacred object and part of your spiritual journey. As such, it cannot be returned or refunded after this special blessing.

1st Karmapa Dusum Khyenpa

Dusum Khyenpa (1110–1193) was the First Karmapa and the founder of the Karma Kagyu lineage of Tibetan Buddhism. Born in eastern Tibet, Dusum Khyenpa showed deep spiritual inclination from an early age and devoted life to the study and practice of Dharma. Dusum Khyenpa later became a principal disciple of the great Kagyu master Gampopa, receiving profound teachings on meditation and Mahamudra. Through extensive practice, realization, and teaching, Dusum Khyenpa established important monasteries, including Karma Gon Monastery, which became a central seat of the Karma Kagyu tradition. Revered for extraordinary spiritual insight and compassion, Dusum Khyenpa also left prophetic instructions that led to the recognition of future incarnations, establishing the Karmapa lineage as the earliest system of consciously recognized reincarnate lamas (tulkus) in Tibetan Buddhism. The teachings and accomplishments of Dusum Khyenpa continue to inspire practitioners, emphasizing meditation, direct realization, and the living transmission of the Kagyu lineage.