Handmade Tsongkhapa Statue Set | Revered Buddhist Master and Disciples
This Handmade Tsongkhapa Statue Set features three finely crafted figures: Tsongkhapa himself, standing at 17.1” (43.5 cm) tall with a width of 12.8” (32.5 cm), accompanied by his two principal disciples, Je Gyaltsab and Je Khedrup, each measuring 13.8” (35 cm) in height and 10.6” (27 cm) in width. Together, they weigh a total of 18.82 kg. Made from a copper body richly adorned with 24K gold gilding, intricate gold and acrylic paintings, this set exemplifies the exceptional skill of Nepali artisans. Ideal for altars, meditation spaces, or collections, these statues embody traditional craftsmanship and spiritual significance, honoring the revered founder of the Gelug school and his esteemed disciples.
Tsongkhapa, the esteemed philosopher and founder of the Gelug tradition, is shown in deep meditation, gracefully performing the Dharmachakra Mudra—the sacred gesture of teaching—with both hands positioned at his chest. From his grasp rise two lotus stalks: the left crowned with a flaming sword symbolizing wisdom that slices through ignorance, and the right bearing the Prajñāpāramitā Sutra, embodying the perfection of wisdom at the heart of his lessons. Flanking him are his loyal disciples, Je Gyaltsab and Je Khedrup, each engaged in the Vitarka Mudra, the gesture of discussion, highlighting their vital role in spreading the Dharma. Holding scriptures, they represent the living lineage committed to preserving Tsongkhapa’s profound teachings. This finely crafted set beautifully weaves a story of wisdom, tradition, and the enduring journey of enlightened knowledge.
Tsongkhapa Size: 17.1”/43.5cm (Height) × 12.8”/32.5cm (Width)
Je Gyaltsab Size: 13.8”/35cm (Height) × 10.6”/27cm (Width)
Je Khedrup Size: 13.8”/35cm (Height) × 10.6”/27cm (Width)
Total Weight: 18.82kg
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 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.
