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Tsongkhapa Sculpture with Disciples | Beacon of Wisdom and Lineage
Handcrafted in Nepal, this sacred Tsongkhapa with Disciples statue embodies wisdom, spiritual lineage, and enlightened guidance. Standing 33.5cm (13.19 inches) tall with a 22.5cm (8.86 inches) base and weighing 10.28kg, it is expertly formed from a solid copper body and adorned with 24K gold gilding and detailed acrylic painting. The poised posture and serene expressions reflect the revered founder of the Gelug school alongside his principal disciples, making this finely crafted statue a meaningful focal point for altars, meditation spaces, or sacred collections, inspiring contemplation, devotion, and spiritual insight.
The Tsongkhapa sculpture with disciples depicts the revered founder of the Gelug school of Tibetan Buddhism surrounded by his devoted students, highlighting the importance of the teacher-student lineage in transmitting the Dharma. Tsongkhapa is seated on a lotus throne, wearing the distinctive yellow pointed hat of his lineage, symbolizing monastic discipline, ethical conduct, and scholastic mastery. His hands are often positioned in the Vitarka Mudra, representing the teaching and discussion of profound Buddhist philosophy, while he may hold a lotus, sword, or sutra symbolizing wisdom and insight. The disciples, arranged attentively around him, emphasize the continuity of spiritual instruction, devotion, and the harmonious balance of study and practice. Adorned with flowing robes, subtle ornaments, and serene expressions, this sacred ensemble serves as both a meditation and devotional focus, inspiring practitioners to cultivate ethical discipline, scholarly wisdom, meditative absorption, and devotion to the preservation and practice of the Gelug lineage.
Size: 13.19”/33.5cm (Height) x 8.86”/22.5cm (Base)
Weight: 10.28 kg
Material: Acrylic Painting, 24K Gold Gilded, Copper Body
Je Tsongkhapa (1357–1419) was a renowned Tibetan Buddhist master whose activities led to the formation of the Gelug school of Tibetan Buddhism. He is celebrated for his vast scholarship, rigorous practice, and the purity of his teachings, emphasizing the union of sutra and tantra. His principal disciples, Gyaltsab Je and Khedrup Je, continued his lineage, spreading his profound insights.