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Tsongkhapa Divine Sculpture: Embodiment of Wisdom and Lineage
This Tsongkhapa divine sculpture arises with profound grace, representing Tsongkhapa, the revered founder of the Gelug school of Tibetan Buddhism. Handcrafted in Nepal, this substantial statue stands 72cm (28.3 inches) tall with a 60cm (23.6 inches) base and weighs 31.55kg, offering a commanding and stable presence for temples, altars, or meditation spaces. Expertly formed from a solid copper body, it is adorned with exquisite 24K gold gilding and detailed acrylic painting, reflecting refined Himalayan craftsmanship. The serene yet authoritative expression embodies wisdom, compassion, and spiritual mastery, making it a powerful focal point for devotion, study, and contemplative practice.
Tsongkhapa, the founder of the Gelug school of Tibetan Buddhism, is depicted as the embodiment of profound wisdom, ethical discipline, and meditative mastery. He is typically shown seated in the Vitarka Mudra, the gesture of discussion and teaching, upon a lotus throne, symbolizing stability, purity, and unwavering spiritual awareness. His right hand forms the teaching gesture, conveying the transmission of the Dharma and his role in revitalizing monastic discipline and philosophical study, while his left hand holds the stems of blossoming lotus flowers supporting the Prajnaparamita Sutra or the sword of wisdom, representing insight into emptiness and the perfection of knowledge. His serene and youthful expression reflects clarity of mind, compassion, and deep meditative absorption, while his monastic robes emphasize humility, discipline, and renunciation. Adorned with minimal yet refined ornaments, Tsongkhapa embodies the integration of scholarly wisdom, ethical conduct, and meditative realization, serving as a profound inspiration for practitioners seeking the balanced path of study, contemplation, and ethical living.
Size: 28.3”/72cm (Height) x 23.6”/60cm (Base)
Weight: 31.55 kg
Material: 24K Gold Gilded, Acrylic Painting, Copper Body
Je Tsongkhapa (1357–1419) was a Tibetan Buddhist master whose activities led to the formation of the Gelug school of Tibetan Buddhism. Renowned for his rigorous scholarship, ethical purity, and profound meditative realization, he revitalized the monastic tradition and emphasized the importance of the Lamrim (stages of the path to enlightenment) teachings. He is revered as an embodiment of wisdom and compassion, inspiring countless practitioners to follow the enlightened path.