Handcrafted Statue Set of Tsongkhapa | Tibetan Style Home Decor
This Statue Set of Tsongkhapa features three essential figures from Tibetan Buddhism, with Tsongkhapa as the centerpiece. Tsongkhapa’s statue stands 16.9” (43 cm) tall and 11.8” (30 cm) wide at the base. It is crafted with intricate detail in 24K gold gilded copper and complemented by gold and acrylic paintings. Together, these statues weigh a total of 20.47 kg, making this set a powerful tribute to the spiritual legacy of these revered masters, perfect for enhancing any meditation or altar space.
This hand-carved golden Tsongkhapa Set features the esteemed Tibetan master Tsongkhapa seated in the center, accompanied by his principal disciples, Je Gyaltsab and Je Khedrup. The central Tsongkhapa statue measures 12.2”/31cm in height and 9”/23cm at the base, with a total set weight of 9.96 kg. Crafted from copper and gilded with 24K gold, the set is a testament to the skilled craftsmanship of Nepali artisans. Tsongkhapa, the great philosopher and founder of the Gelug school, is portrayed in deep meditation performing the Dharmachakra Mudra—the gesture of teaching—with both hands held at his chest. From his hands rise two lotus stalks: atop the left lotus is a flaming sword, symbolizing the penetrating clarity of wisdom that cuts through ignorance; atop the right lotus rests the Prajñāpāramitā Sutra, representing the perfection of wisdom and the foundation of his teachings. Besides him are his devoted disciples. Je Gyaltsab and Je Khedrup are depicted performing the Vitarka Mudra, the gesture of discussion and reasoning, emphasizing their role as transmitters of the Dharma. Each holds a scripture, signifying their dedication to preserving and disseminating Tsongkhapa’s profound insights. This exquisite set captures the essence of wisdom, lineage, and the continuity of enlightened knowledge.
Tsongkhapa Size: 16.9”/43cm (Height) x 11.8”/30cm (Base)
Je Gyaltsab Size: 14.2”/36cm (Height) x 9.8”/25cm (Base)
Je Khedrup Size: 14.2”/36cm (Height) x 9.8”/25cm (Base)
Total Weight: 20.47kg
Material: 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 head of the Gelug tradition.
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 empowerments.
