Dorje Shugden Statues | Snow Lion Mount & Heart Jewel — Handmade in Nepal

Explore our collection of authentic Dorje Shugden statues, handcrafted in Patan, Nepal by master Newar artisans using the traditional lost wax sculpting method. Each Dorje Shugden statue is fully 24K gold fire gilded, with hand-carved engravings and hand-painted facial details — available in three monumental sizes from 10 inches through 22 inches.

Dorje Shugden (Tib: rDo rje Shugs ldan) is a powerful Dharmapala and Gelug protector deity closely associated with the tradition of Je Tsongkhapa and the preservation of the Gelug school of Tibetan Buddhism. He is depicted seated upon a snow lion — the symbol of fearlessness and the power of the Dharma — surrounded by a blazing aura of pristine awareness. In his right hand he holds the sword of wisdom that cuts through ignorance and conceptual obscuration; in his left hand he holds the heart jewel (Tib: snying po nor bu), representing the wish-fulfilling gem of spiritual attainment. The jewel-producing mongoose Nehulay sits on his left arm, symbolizing his power to bestow material and spiritual prosperity.

Read the full Dorje Shugden statue meaning and iconography guide for a complete overview of his symbolism, lineage, and practice. A Dorje Shugden statue is traditionally placed on the altar of Gelug practitioners and Dharma centers as a powerful protector object for practice, study, and the removal of obstacles. Each statue in this collection ships directly from Kathmandu with a certificate of authenticity issued by Nepal’s Department of Archaeology. Browse the collection below.