Hand Made Copper Alloy in Oxidation Finish 5.25" The 16th Karmapa - Rangjung Rigpe Dorje Statue

The 16^th Gyalwa Karmapa – Rangjung Rigpe Dorje Statue

 The Sixteenth Gyalwa Karmapa – Rangjung Rigpe Dorje {1924 – 1981}

The Sixteenth Gyalwa Karmapa, Rangjung Rigpe Dorje, was born in Denkhog in the province of Derge, East Tibet. His father’s name was Tsewang Phuntsok, and his mother’s name was Kelzang Dolma. Having been told by a few masters in Derge that she would bear a great Bodhisattva, Kelzang Dolma went to stay in a sacred cave that was once used by Guru Rinpoche and there she awaited the birth of her son. She was accompanied by a Khenpo who instructed her on the cleansing ceremony. It is said that toward the end of her pregnancy, the future Karmapa disappeared from her womb for a whole day. He returned and Kelzang Dolma experienced normal pregnancy again. Those persons who were present on the auspicious day of his birth heard the new-born baby say to his mother that he would leave soon.

About this Sculpture

This beautiful statue portrays the 16th Gyalwa Karmapa, Rangjung Rigpe Dorje, radiating spiritual grace and presence. Expertly cast from copper alloy using the traditional lost wax method, it is completed with an elegant oxidation finish that enhances its timeless allure. The finely carved features of the Karmapa imbue the piece with profound spiritual radiance and detail.

Handcrafted by the master artisans of the Shakya clan in Patan, Nepal, this statue stands as a remarkable example of their unparalleled skill. Renowned as some of the finest craftsmen in the world, these artisans are the modern inheritors of a centuries-old legacy of creating sacred art for temples and monasteries. This statue embodies both their devotion to tradition and their exceptional artistry.