Description
Tsongkhapa with Disciples | Buddhist Statue Set Representing Wisdom, Discipline, and Devotion
This Tsongkhapa Statue Set with Disciple measures 17.1”/43.5cm in height with a 12.6”/32cm base, and weighs 17.16 kg. Handcrafted in Nepal by skilled artisans, the sculpture features a copper body enhanced with 24K gold gilding and detailed acrylic painting. The radiant gilded surface brings a refined finish to the carefully worked form, while the acrylic painting adds subtle color and definition to selected details. The combination of traditional metalworking, gilding, and hand-applied painting reflects the patience and precision of Nepalese craftsmanship, while the representation carries spiritual significance associated with Buddhist scholarship, disciplined practice, and the preservation of the Dharma.
Iconography
This sacred composition represents the renowned Tibetan Buddhist master Tsongkhapa seated between his two principal disciples, Je Khedrup and Je Gyaltsab, symbolizing the transmission and continuation of the teachings of the Gelug tradition.
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Tsongkhapa: Seated centrally in the full lotus posture, wearing the distinctive yellow pandita hat and monastic robes. His hands are held at the chest in the Dharmachakra Mudra, the gesture of turning the wheel of Dharma, symbolizing the teaching and transmission of Buddhist wisdom.
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Je Khedrup: Positioned beside his teacher in monastic robes and the traditional scholar’s appearance, representing the preservation, study, and transmission of Tsongkhapa’s profound teachings.
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Je Gyaltsab: Shown as the second principal disciple, embodying scholarly understanding, discipline, and the continuation of the lineage established by his master.
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Spiritual Significance: The three figures together represent the teacher, transmission, and continuation of Buddhist wisdom, emphasizing study, practice, discipline, and the preservation of the Dharma.
Size: 17.1”/43.5cm (Height) x 12.6”/32cm (Base)
TSONGKHAPA: 43.5cm (Height) x 32cm (Base)
JE KHEDRUP: 34.5cm (Height) x 25.5cm (Base)
JE GYALSUB: 34.5cm (Height) x 25.5cm (Base)
Weight: 17.16 kg
Material: 24K Gold Gilded, Acrylic Painting, Copper Body
Je Tsongkhapa (1357–1419) was a renowned Tibetan Buddhist master whose teachings led to the formation of the Gelug school, one of the four main schools of Tibetan Buddhism. His scholarship, ethical discipline, and meditative achievements revitalized Buddhism in Tibet. He is typically depicted with his two principal disciples, Gyaltsab Je and Khedrup Je, who became key figures in propagating his lineage.
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