Gampopa Sonam Rinchen, also known as Dagpo Rinpoche, is one of Milarepa's main disciples. He was the founder of the monastic order of the Kagyu school and the lineages derived from him are called the Dhakpo Kagyu. He founded Dhaklha Gampo Monastery where he continued his activities of teaching, meditation and welfare of beings.
Gampopa was born in a small village in Tibet. His father was a very respected doctor in this village. Gampopa learned his father's trade and continued his medical education by studying with doctors from China, Nepal and Tibet. He became one of the best doctors of his time.
After a stroke of fate, he turned fully to Dharma practice. Gampopa dedicated his life to teaching how to transform painful and difficult experiences into a source of well-being for others.
Gampopa statue
He wears the Kaygü monk's hat introduced by Milarepa and sits cross-legged in the lotus position on a rounded throne. His hands are folded in his lap. They hold the Triratna, the Jewel of the Dharma.
Figure cast in copper, lost wax technique, decorated with filigree, silver and gold plated with colored stones.
