Description
Tsongkhapa with Disciples Gelug Lineage Statue Set: An Embodiment of Wisdom and Lineage
This Tsongkhapa with Disciples Gelug Lineage Statue Set features three important figures of the Gelug tradition, including Je Tsongkhapa at the center with his two principal disciples, Je Khedrup and Je Gyaltsab. Measuring 13”/33cm in height with a 9.6”/24.5cm base and weighing 9.66 kg, this sacred set is handcrafted from a copper body finished with 24K gold gilding and detailed acrylic painting. The radiant gold surface highlights the engraved details across the figures, robes, lotus thrones, and decorative elements, while the acrylic painting adds refined colors to the facial features, garments, and ornaments. The harmonious arrangement of the three lineage masters and the traditional craftsmanship of skilled Nepali artisans make this set suitable for Buddhist altars, meditation spaces, Dharma centers, monasteries, or spiritual collections.
Je Tsongkhapa
Je Tsongkhapa (1357–1419) was a renowned Tibetan Buddhist scholar and the founder of the Gelug tradition. He was a great teacher, philosopher, and author known for his extensive study and preservation of Buddhist teachings. Traditionally depicted wearing a yellow pandita hat, holding lotus flowers that support a sword and scripture, he represents the role of a great scholar and lineage master.
Je Khedrup
Je Khedrup Gelek Pelzang (1385–1438) was one of the principal disciples of Tsongkhapa and became an important figure in the continuation of the Gelug tradition. He was a respected scholar and teacher who contributed greatly to the preservation and transmission of Tsongkhapa’s teachings. He is traditionally represented as a seated monk wearing monastic robes.
Je Gyaltsab
Je Gyaltsab Darma Rinchen (1364–1432) was another principal disciple of Tsongkhapa and an important master of the Gelug lineage. He served as one of the key holders and transmitters of Tsongkhapa’s teachings. His traditional depiction shows him seated in monastic robes with a calm expression, reflecting his role as a Buddhist teacher and lineage holder.
Size: 13”/33cm (Height) x 9.6”/24.5cm (Base)
Weight: 9.66 kg
Material: 24K Gold Gilded, Acrylic Painting, Copper Body
Je Tsongkhapa (1357–1419) was a pivotal Tibetan Buddhist master whose reforms led to the establishment of the Gelug school, one of the four main schools of Tibetan Buddhism. His teachings synthesized all existing Buddhist traditions, emphasizing ethical discipline, comprehensive study, and meditative practice. His two principal disciples, Gyaltsab Je and Khedrup Je, were instrumental in codifying and propagating his vast body of teachings, ensuring the enduring legacy of the Gelug tradition.