Sakya Pandita (1182-1251)

$100
Item Code: ZH22
Specifications:
Brass Statue
Height: 8 inch
Width: 5.5 inch
Depth: 4 inch
Weight: 1.50 kg
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Handmade
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Shipped to 153 countries
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The Sakya Order began with the founding of Sakya monastery in 1073 by Khon Konchok Gyalpo (1034-1102). The Sakya order adheres to the basic principles of three Vehicles of Buddhism, as do the other orders. The special flavor of Sakyapa teachings came from their implementing the monastic and scholarly traditions brought to Tibet from Vikramashila monastery in India by translator Drokmi (992-1072) and the Indian masters such as Atisha (982-1054), keeping their knowledge in the practice framework provided by the esoteric lineages of the Path and Fruition (T. lam-'bras) teaching derived from the Great adept Virupa and based on the Hevajra tantra literature. The Sakyapa were among the most active scholarly orders during the early period, collecting enormous numbers of texts, commissioning numerous translations, implementing an effective curriculum designed by the famous Sakya Pandita, and founding numerous monasteries. During the Mongol period, the order was designated to rule over all Tibet, and devoted Mongol Emperors made lavish offerings to the Sakya hierarchs. Thus the Sakyapas were able to commission numerous works of art, bringing artists from all over the Buddhist world. Their combination of vast textual research and intensive spiritual experience enabled them to maintain precise and authentic artistic traditions and also to refine them to a very high degree. They are credited with producing some of Tibet's greatest Buddhist art.

Sakya Pandita is one of Tibet's most revered lamas. He is believed to be an incarnation of the Bodhisattva Manjushri, the embodiment of the wisdom of all Buddhas. He is renowned for his consummate skills in language and debate as well in the ten branches of learning, which were perfected before he was twenty-seven years old.

In 1240, at the eve of further Mongol conquests across Asia, a main ruler of the Mongols, Godan Khan, invaded Tibet. He requested that Sakya Pandita, the most revered lama of his time, come to him in Lanzhou, in northwest China. Sakya Pandita did go, arriving in 1247 together with his young nephew, Pakpa. Sakya Pandita had a positive effect on Godan Khan, persuading him to stop casting the Chinese into the Yellow River and not to destroy any more Buddhist countries. He was the first Tibetan lama to create a priest-patron relationship with a powerful non-Tibetan ruler. This tradition was continued by Pakpa later in the 13th century, when he became the spiritual preceptor of Khubilai Khan.

Here he is shown seated in the vajraparyankasana on a double petalled lotus seat. His hands make the vyakhyana (preaching) mudra. He is wearing the robes of a monk and half closed eyes and facial expression show peace and serenity.

This description by Dr. Shailendra Kumar Verma, Ph.D. His doctorate thesis being on the "Emergence and Evolution of the Buddha Image (from its inception to 8th century A.D).

How to keep a Brass statue well-maintained?


Brass statues are known and appreciated for their exquisite beauty and luster. The brilliant bright gold appearance of Brass makes it appropriate for casting aesthetic statues and sculptures. Brass is a metal alloy composed mainly of copper and zinc. This chemical composition makes brass a highly durable and corrosion-resistant material. Due to these properties, Brass statues and sculptures can be kept both indoors as well as outdoors. They also last for many decades without losing all their natural shine.

 

Brass statues can withstand even harsh weather conditions very well due to their corrosion-resistance properties. However, maintaining the luster and natural beauty of brass statues is essential if you want to prolong their life and appearance.

 

  • The best and simplest way to maintain a brass statue is to clean it at least twice a week using a soft cloth or cotton rag. This will prevent dust from accumulating on the surface. Dusting is especially important for outdoor statues since it is prone to dust accumulation much more than indoors.

 

 

  • To give a natural shine and luster to the statue, you may apply coconut or olive oil using cotton on every portion. You can use a toothbrush to get to the small crevices but do not be too harsh. This will make the brass statue appear fresh and new with a polished look.


  • In case you have a colored brass statue, you may apply mustard oil using a soft brush or clean cloth on the brass portion while for the colored portion of the statue, you may use coconut oil with a cotton cloth. 

 

Brass idols of Hindu Gods and Goddesses are especially known for their intricate and detailed work of art. Nepalese sculptures are famous for small brass idols portraying Buddhist deities. These sculptures are beautified with gold gilding and inlay of precious or semi-precious stones. Religious brass statues can be kept at home altars. You can keep a decorative brass statue in your garden or roof to embellish the area and fill it with divinity. 

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