Religious Philosopher Sacred Tsongkhapa Set | 24K Gold Gilded, Oxidized Copper Body
The Sacred Tsongkhapa Set features three carefully carved sculptures, each made up of oxidized copper and embellished with 24K gold gilding and detailed gold and acrylic paints. With a total weight of 9.25 kg, this collection is an outstanding homage to the respected teacher Tsongkhapa and his deep effect on Tibetan Buddhism. Each statue is supported by a solid 7.9-inch or 9.1-inch base, making this set suitable for shrines, meditation areas, or as a focal point for spiritual reflection.
The Tsongkhapa monument represents the famed founder of the Gelug school of Tibetan Buddhism in his iconic teaching stance. He wields a sword in his right hand to cut through ignorance and a sutra in his left to represent knowledge. His two companions signify the duality of knowledge and strength, adding to the set's rich symbolic meaning. Each figure is detailed, with delicately painted robes, tranquil faces, and subtle gold accents that capture Tsongkhapa's enlightened presence.
White Head Size: 12.2”/31cm (Height) x 7.9”/20cm (Base)
Black Head Size: 11.8”/30cm (Height) x 7.9”/20cm (Base)
Tsong khapa Size: 13.6”/34.5cm (Height) x 9.1”/23cm (Base)
Total Weight: 9.25 kg
Material: 24K Gold Gilded, Gold & Acrylic Paintings, Oxidized Copper Body
Tsongkhapa (1357–1419) is a well-known Tibetan religious philosopher. A devout monastic, Tsongkhapa took on the difficult task of locating and studying all of the Indian Buddhist classics available in Tibet in his day. 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 Gelug tradition's head.
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 empowerment.
