This 15.5″ Dorje Shugden statue is fully fire gilded in 24K gold — a masterpiece presentation of this figure at a scale that sits midway between the personal altar and the monastery piece, substantial enough to command a formal shrine room while remaining proportionate on a well-appointed home altar. The statue was handcrafted in Patan, Nepal by master Newar artisans using the traditional lost wax sculpting method. At the buyer’s request, turquoise or red coral stones can be embedded in the snow lion’s neck before shipping at no extra charge — an embellishment that draws the eye to the mount and highlights the snow lion as a figure in its own right rather than a decorative base. Consecration (rabne) at Sangye Choeling Monastery in Kathmandu is also available on request.
The snow lion that Dorje Shugden rides is one of the most iconic symbols in Tibetan Buddhist and cultural tradition — a mythical creature of white fur and green mane found on the Tibetan national flag, representing the fearlessness, clarity, and unconquerable energy of the Dharma. In Tibetan symbolism the snow lion inhabits the high Himalayan peaks above the snow line, untouched by the conditions of ordinary existence, and its roar is traditionally understood as the proclamation of the truth that cannot be silenced. As Dorje Shugden’s mount, the snow lion declares that the protection offered by this Dharmapala operates from exactly that position — beyond ordinary conditions, fearless, and impossible to obstruct. Learn more about Dorje Shugden’s iconography in our complete Dorje Shugden statues guide.
Masterpiece Dorje Shugden Statue Features
Dorje Shugden is a wrathful emanation of Manjushri and the principal Gelug Dharma protector, depicted with three glaring eyes (perceiving past, present, and future), gaping mouth and canine teeth, and a fierce expression that reflects the force of his protective function. He wields the sword of wisdom in his right hand, holds the heart jewel (snying po nor bu, the wish-fulfilling gem of spiritual attainment — not an anatomical heart) near his chest in his left, and has the mongoose Nehulay on his left forearm, symbolizing his power to bestow material and spiritual prosperity. He wears the golden domed hat of the Gelug school. The ring of flames surrounding both figure and mount represents pristine awareness consuming all neurotic states that obstruct realization.
Authentic, Handmade in Nepal
Every statue and ritual item is handcrafted in Patan, Nepal, using traditional lost wax casting and comes with a certificate of authenticity issued by Nepal's Department of Archaeology, verifying its materials, technique, and origin.
