Description
Tsongkhapa Buddhist Master Figurine: Embodiment of Wisdom and Purity
Handcrafted in Nepal, this sacred Tsongkhapa statue embodies wisdom, purity, and enlightened guidance. Standing 33.5cm (13.19 inches) tall with a 22.5cm (8.86 inches) base and weighing 4.51kg, it is expertly formed from a solid copper body and adorned with 24K gold gilding and detailed acrylic painting. The poised posture and serene expression reflect the founder of the Gelug school’s profound insight and dedication, making this finely crafted statue a meaningful focal point for altars, meditation spaces, or sacred collections, inspiring contemplation, devotion, and spiritual clarity.
Tsongkhapa, the founder of the Gelug school of Tibetan Buddhism, is depicted in his iconic teaching gesture (Vitarka Mudra), symbolizing the transmission of profound wisdom, ethical discipline, and scholastic mastery. Seated on a lotus throne, he embodies purity, meditative stability, and the integration of study and contemplation. His serene expression reflects clarity, compassion, and deep insight, inspiring practitioners to cultivate diligent study, ethical conduct, and a thorough understanding of the Dharma. Adorned with flowing robes, subtle ornaments, and the distinctive yellow pointed hat of his lineage, Tsongkhapa serves as a powerful meditation and devotional focus, encouraging intellectual clarity, meditative absorption, and devotion to the preservation and practice of the Buddha’s teachings.
Size: 13.19”/33.5cm (Height) x 8.86”/22.5cm (Base)
Weight: 4.51 kg
Material: 24K Gold Gilded, Acrylic Painting, Copper Body
Je Tsongkhapa (1357–1419) was a renowned Tibetan Buddhist master whose teachings and activities led to the formation of the Gelug school, one of the four main schools of Tibetan Buddhism. He emphasized the importance of monastic discipline, profound philosophical study, and meditation, particularly on the stages of the path to enlightenment (Lamrim). His influence profoundly shaped Tibetan Buddhist thought and practice across generations.