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24K Gold Gilded Buddhist Deity Tsongkhapa Set Statue for Home Decor
The Buddhist Deity Tsongkhapa Set With His Disciple's Life and Teachings includes the Je Tsongkhapa and his two disciples, Gyaltsab Je, and Khedrup Je. The Tsongkhapa Set is an exquisite collection of three sacred statues representing the founder of the Gelug tradition, Tsongkhapa, and his two disciples, Je Khedrup and Je Gyaltsab. The Tsongkhapa statue stands at 12.6 inches (32 cm) in height with a base measuring 8.7 inches (22 cm), showcasing its central significance. The figures, Je Khedrup and Je Gyaltsab, each stand at 10.6 inches (27 cm) in height with bases measuring 7.9 inches (20 cm). Each statue is crafted from copper, adorned with 24K gold gilding that radiates a divine presence. The intricate gold and acrylic paintings enhance the spiritual symbolism and aesthetic appeal of the set, making it a true masterpiece of Tibetan Buddhist artistry.
We can see the highly revered Buddhist preacher, Tsongkhapa performing the 'Dharmachakra mudra,' a gesture representing the the master's role as a spiritual leader. The two disciples can be seen forming the 'Vitraka mudra,' discussion and transmission of the Buddha's teachings. This set is not just a work of art but a visual representation of the Gelug tradition’s teachings, values, and devotion.
Tsongkhapa Size: 12.6”/32cm (Height) x 8.7”/22cm (Base)
Je Khedrup Size: 10.6”/27cm (Height) x 7.9”/20cm (Base)
Je Gyaltsab Size: 10.6”/27cm (Height) x 7.9”/20cm (Base)
Weight: 10.95 kg
Materials: 24K Gold Gilded, Gold & Acrylic Paintings, Copper Body
Tsongkhapa (1357–1419) is a well-known Tibetan religious philosopher. A devout monastic, Tsongkhapa took on the difficult task of locating and studying all of the Indian Buddhist classics available in Tibet in his day. In his iconic form, wearing a tall yellow hat, he is the center of the Gelugpa sect that was dominant in Tibet until the Chinese takeover in 1951, and whose de facto leader is the Dalai Lama.
Gyaltsab Je was Lama Tsongkhapa's most famous student. He oversaw the building of Gaden Monastery (established by Lama Tsongkhapa) and was named its second monk after Tsongkhapa. After Lama Tsongkhapa's death, he became the Gaden Tripa, or "holder of the Gaden Throne," the Gelug tradition's head.
Khedrup Je was a prolific author, writing fifty-eight treatises and numerous prayer books. His Holiness, the 14th Dalai Lama, uses an essential scripture on Kalachakra as the foundation for his Kalachakra Tantra empowerment.