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[Chatral Rimponche] Buddhist Miniature Statue, [Thangka Color Finishing], [Face Painted]

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[Chatral Rimponche] Buddhist Miniature Statue, [Thangka Color Finishing], [Face Painted]

US$ 120.00

Direct Artisan Price • Ex-factory Kathmandu

Min Order: 1 pc

Dimensions:	14x8x7 cm (5.5 × 3.1 × 2.8 inches)
Gross Weight:	0.53 kg (1.17 lbs)
Material:	Copper
Iconography / Artist:	Chatral Rimponche
Craft Origin:	Kathmandu Valley, Nepal • Ancient Heritage Technique
Cataloged On:	Jul 14, 2025

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Subtotal: US$ 120.00

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Chatral Rimponche

Chatral Rinpoche was born in 1913 in the Nyarong region of Eastern Tibet and became a student of some of the greatest Tibetan masters, including Khenpo Ngawang Pelzang and Dudjom Rinpoche. A profound Dzogchen practitioner, he was widely regarded as a realized being—an enlightened master who chose the path of a wandering yogi over the monastic hierarchy.

He was known for living in hermitages, mountain caves, and forests in Tibet, India, Nepal, and Bhutan, embodying the essence of renunciation. He strongly advocated vegetarianism, releasing captive animals, and practicing non-violence (Ahimsa), setting an ethical example for practitioners.

Chatral Rinpoche famously avoided fame, refusing to accept students casually or engage in institutional leadership, even though he was widely acknowledged as a master of extraordinary realization. His teachings emphasized direct experience over intellectualism, solitude over ceremony, and compassion over ritual.

He passed away peacefully in 2015 at the age of 102, leaving behind a legacy of spiritual purity, humility, and fearless truth. His few writings and collected teachings are now treasured by sincere seekers worldwide.

Chatral Sangye Dorje Rinpoche (1913–2015) was one of the most revered Tibetan Buddhist masters of the 20th and 21st centuries. A holder of the Nyingma and Dzogchen lineages, he was renowned for his commitment to non-sectarianism (Rime movement), deep meditative realization, and uncompromising ethics. He lived much of his life in retreat, shunning institutional power, fame, and politics, dedicating himself to spiritual practice, vegetarianism, and compassionate service.

Centuries-Old Lost-Wax Metal Casting

Each sculpture at Handmade Handicraft is crafted using the ancient cire-perdue (lost-wax) technique, a craft perfected over a millennium by the Newar artisans of Patan. The process begins with sculpting beeswax and Himalayan tree resin by hand. A multi-layered clay mold is formed around the wax, which is melted away in the furnace, creating a void that is filled with molten red copper or bronze.

24K Mercury Gilding

Applied with pure gold leaf and fused using fire gilding for an ethereal sheen that endures for generations.

Cold-Gold Face Painting

The sacred facial features and serene gaze of deities are carefully rendered with powdered cold gold and natural pigments.

Hand-Chiseled Detailing

Intricate robes, mandalas, and jewels are carved by hand with miniature steel chisels and devotion.

Door-to-Door Worldwide Express Delivery

Since 1976, we have shipped thousands of delicate sacred statues and handicrafts across North America, Europe, Australia, and Asia with an exceptional track record of safe delivery.

Express Carriers: We partner with DHL Express, FedEx International, and licensed Air Cargo freighters with end-to-end tracking.
Museum-Grade Packaging: Each piece is wrapped in moisture-resistant vapor barriers, thick high-density foam cushioning, and reinforced export cartons or custom wooden crates for large statues.
100% Transit Insurance: All international shipments are fully insured against loss or damage during transit.
Customs Clearance & Documentation: Includes official Nepal Archaeological Department export clearances certifying modern non-antique artisan status for hassle-free customs clearance.