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Premium Trisong Detsen & Shantarakshita Set | The Visionary King & Academic Abbot

Celebrate the founders of Tibetan Buddhism with this Premium Trisong Detsen & Shantarakshita Statue Set, a beautifully handcrafted tribute to the visionary king and the great abbot who helped establish the Dharma in Tibet. Expertly made by skilled Newari artisans in Nepal from copper and finished with traditional fire gilding, each statue reflects the rich heritage of Himalayan craftsmanship.

Trisong Detsen is shown in royal form with an ornate crown, jeweled robes, Utpala flowers, and a Dharma Wheel, symbolizing his role as a protector and patron of Buddhism. Alongside him, Shantarakshita is depicted with his right hand in Vitarka Mudra, the gesture of teaching, and holding a sacred scripture representing wisdom and monastic discipline. Together, they embody the union of enlightened leadership and profound Buddhist philosophy.

With radiant gold-painted faces and fine handcrafted detailing, this set is ideal for meditation spaces, altars, temples, or spiritual home décor. It commemorates their historic 8th-century collaboration that established Tibet’s first monastery and monastic tradition. More than a decorative piece, it serves as a reminder of wisdom, discipline, and the balance between compassionate leadership and spiritual insight.

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

Key Features of Trisong Detsen & Shantarakshita Statues:

1. Handmade in Nepal using the Lost Wax Method
   
2. Made from Durable Copper
   
3. Crafted using traditional Fire-gilding with gold
   
4. 24K Gold-Painted Face
5. Adorned with Semi-precious Stones
6. Beautifully painted using Acrylic Color
7. Traditionally Handcrafted by Nepalese Artists
   
8. Height X Width: 32cm X 22cm
9. Weight: 7.52kg

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.

Shared Legacy of Trisong Detsen and Shantarakshita

Shantarakshita and Trisong Detsen share a deeply interwoven legacy at the very foundation of Tibetan Buddhism. In the 8th century, King Trisong Detsen invited the great Indian scholar Shantarakshita from Nālandā University to Tibet to establish the Dharma in a lasting and structured form. Together, they laid the groundwork for the first Buddhist monastery at Samye, where Shantarakshita introduced the Madhyamaka philosophical tradition and ordained the first Tibetan monks, while Trisong Detsen provided unwavering royal patronage and support for the translation of sacred texts. Their collaboration united spiritual authority and enlightened leadership, ensuring the establishment, preservation, and flourishing of Buddhist teachings across Tibet for generations.