Hand Made Copper Alloy in Oxidation Finish 5.5" The 9th Karmapa - Wangchuk (Wangchug) Dorje Statue

The 9^th Gyalwa Karmapa – Wangchuk Dorje Statue

 The Ninth Gyalwa Karmapa – Wangchuk Dorje {1555 – 1603}

The Ninth Gyalwa Karmapa, Wangchuk Dorje,resumed his commitment to help disciples who wished to attain liberation from the rounds of samsara and out of deep compassion again took on a birth. He was born in the fire-dragon year in Tagtsang in the region of Treschö, East Tibet. His father’s name was Ador and his mother’s name was Lingtselo. His personal names were Namkha Gyalpo and Kongchogwang before he received his ordination name, Pälden Mipham Chökyi Wangchuk. He was heard reciting mantras while in his mother’s womb and sat cross-legged for three days soon after he was born. Like the previous Karmapas, while still a child, he announced that he was the Karmapa. In accordance with the prediction letter left by the Eighth Gyalwa Karmapa, His Eminence the Fourth Tai Situ Rinpoche, Chökyi Gocha, recognized that the 5-year-old boy was the reincarnation of his own Root Guru, the Eighth Karmapa. A year later, the boy was enthroned with the Black Vajra Crown by Kongchog Yanglag, and was given all his belongings from his previous incarnation and the extensive transmissions and teachings of the sacred Kagyü Lineage.

About this Sculpture

This beautiful statue depicts the 9th Gyalwa Karmapa, Wangchuk Dorje, radiating spiritual grace and serenity. Expertly cast from copper alloy using the ancient lost wax method, it features a refined oxidation finish that enhances its timeless elegance. Every detail of the Karmapa’s features has been finely carved, capturing his spiritual essence with remarkable artistry.

Handcrafted by the master artisans of the Shakya clan in Patan, Nepal, the statue reflects their unparalleled expertise in sacred art. Renowned as among the finest craftsmen in the world, these artisans carry forward a legacy of creating spiritual masterpieces for temples and monasteries. This statue stands as a testament to their centuries-old tradition of devotion and exceptional craftsmanship, offering both beauty and inspiration to its beholders.