The Golden Tsongkhapa Statue | Tibetan Revered Guru
The Golden Tsongkhapa Statue stands 36 cm (14.2 inches) in height and 23.5 cm (9.3 inches) at the base, with a weight of 4.68 kg. Made from a copper body, it is beautifully adorned with a triple layer of 24K gold gilding and intricate gold and acrylic paintings. The statue is further engraved with deeply detailed carvings that produce magnificent 3D-like effects, reflecting exquisite craftsmanship and timeless beauty. Ideal for shrines, meditation spaces, or as a refined decorative piece, it blends spiritual significance with luxurious artistry, offering an elegant addition to any setting.
Tsongkhapa, the enlightened philosopher and founder of the Gelug tradition, is beautifully immortalized in this golden statue. He sits in serene meditation, his hands raised at chest level in the Dharmachakra Mudra—the sacred gesture of teaching. From his palms rise two graceful lotus stems, each telling its own story: the left holding a flaming sword that symbolizes wisdom’s sharp edge slicing through ignorance, while the right carries the Prajnaparamita Sutra, the treasured scripture of perfect wisdom central to his teachings. This Himalayan handcrafted artwork brings ancient philosophy to life, inviting contemplation and inspiring the mind with every detail. It’s not just a statue—it’s a timeless storyteller made of gold, perfect for collectors and devotees alike.
Size: 14.2”/36cm (Height) × 9.3”/23.5cm (Base)
Weight: 4.68 kg
Material: 24K Gold Gilded, Gold & Acrylic Paintings, Copper Body
Tsongkhapa (1357–1419) is a well-known Tibetan religious philosopher. A devout monk, Tsongkhapa, undertook the challenging task of compiling and studying all the Indian Buddhist classics available in Tibet during his time. In his iconic form, wearing a tall, yellow hat, he is the center of the Gelugpa sect, which was dominant in Tibet until the Chinese takeover in 1951, and whose de facto leader is the Dalai Lama.
