Tsongkhapa with Two Disciples Altar Sculpture: A Beacon of Scholarly Wisdom
This Tsongkhapa with Two Disciples Altar Sculpture measures 18.3 inches (46.5 cm) in height with a 13.5-inch (34.5 cm) base and has a substantial combined weight of 23.68 kg. Each figure is formed from a copper body and enriched with radiant 24K gold gilding, detailed acrylic painting, and carefully placed gemstones. The golden finish emphasizes the folds of the monastic robes, peaceful facial features, hand gestures, floral stems, and individually sculpted lotus pedestals. Painted details define the eyes, lips, hair, and other selected elements, while gemstone accents introduce subtle color throughout the coordinated composition. The impressive scale and balanced three-figure arrangement make this set especially suited to a Gelug lineage altar, Buddhist study room, monastery, meditation space, or collection of Himalayan sculpture.
Tsongkhapa, the revered philosopher and founder of the Gelug tradition, is shown in serene meditation, his hands at chest level forming the Dharmachakra Mudra—the teaching gesture. From his hands bloom two lotus stems: the left crowned with a flaming sword, symbolizing the sharp clarity of wisdom slicing through ignorance; the right bearing the Prajñāpāramitā Sutra, embodying the perfection of wisdom at the heart of his teachings. Flanking him are his loyal disciples, Je Gyaltsab and Je Khedrup, each making the Vitarka Mudra, the sign of thoughtful debate, highlighting their role as guardians and sharers of the Dharma. Holding scriptures, they represent the living thread of Tsongkhapa’s enlightened legacy. This remarkable set beautifully tells the story of wisdom, tradition, and the ongoing journey of insight.
Size: 18.3”/46.5cm (Height) x 13.5”/34.5cm (Base)
Weight: 23.68 kg
Material: 24K Gold Gilded, Acrylic Painting, Copper Body, Gemstones
Je Tsongkhapa (1357–1419) was a pivotal figure in Tibetan Buddhism, renowned for founding the Gelug school, one of the four main traditions. A prolific scholar and yogi, his teachings emphasized the synthesis of sutra and tantra, rigorous monastic discipline, and the importance of wisdom and compassion. His two principal disciples, Gyaltsab Je and Khedrup Je, became the first and second Ganden Tripa (abbots of Ganden Monastery), continuing his profound lineage.
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