Golden Tsongkhapa Set Handmade Statues for Decor
This Golden Tsongkhapa Set of Handmade Statues features three exquisitely crafted figures: Tsongkhapa at the center, flanked by his two chief disciples, Je Khedrup and Je Gyaltsab. The central figure, Tsongkhapa, stands at 16.3 inches (41.5 cm) in height with a base width of 12.2 inches (31 cm), reflecting his prominence as the founder of the Gelug school. To his left, Je Khedrup measures 13.4 inches (34 cm) tall with a 10.0-inch (25.5 cm) base, while to the right, Je Gyaltsab stands slightly shorter at 12.8 inches (32.5 cm), also with a 10.0-inch (25.5 cm) base. Together, the set weighs a total of 11.77 kg, giving each statue a substantial and balanced presence. Handcrafted from a copper body and adorned with 24K gold gilding, along with detailed gold and acrylic paintings, the set exemplifies refined Nepali artistry. This sacred trio makes a powerful addition to any altar or meditation space, symbolizing wisdom, lineage, and enlightened guidance.
In this exquisite statue set, the revered master Tsongkhapa—founder of the Gelug school and one of Tibetan Buddhism’s greatest philosophers—is shown seated in serene meditation. His hands form the Dharmachakra Mudra, the gesture of turning the Wheel of Dharma, held close to his heart to signify the profound teachings he offered. From his hands rise two delicate lotus stems: on the left blooms a lotus bearing a flaming sword, a powerful emblem of wisdom that cuts through the darkness of ignorance. On the right, another lotus supports the Prajñāpāramitā Sutra, the sacred text that embodies the perfection of wisdom and lies at the heart of his doctrine. Flanking the master are his most devoted disciples, Je Gyaltsab and Je Khedrup, each portrayed in a posture of engaged discourse. With hands in the Vitarka Mudra—the gesture of discussion and intellectual exchange—they reflect their vital role in transmitting and preserving the Dharma. The scriptures they hold are more than symbols; they are echoes of Tsongkhapa’s living legacy, carried forward through unwavering devotion and scholarship.
Tsong Khapa: Size: 16.3”/41.5cm (Height) x 12.2”/31cm (Base)
Je Khedrup: Size: 13.4”/34cm (Height) x 10.0”/25.5cm (Base)
Je Gyaltsab: Size: 12.8”/32.5cm (Height) x 10.0”/25.5cm (Base)
Total Weight: 11.77kg
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.
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, draws on an essential scripture, the Kalachakra Tantra, as the foundation for his Kalachakra Tantra empowerments.
