Tibetan Religious Philosopher Tsong Khapa Symbol of Wisdom and Spiritual Guidance
This Tibetan Religious Philosopher Tsong Khapa statue stands 13.6 inches tall with an 8.9-inch base. This sculpted statue of Tsongkhapa honors the great Tibetan religious scholar and founder of the Gelug school of Tibetan Buddhism. The statue, which weighs 3.02 kg, has a copper body that is elaborately painted in gold and acrylic and is gilded in 24K gold. The statue's intricate craftsmanship emphasizes Tsong khapa's spiritual importance as a great teacher and enlightened master.
In the statue Tsong Khapa's both hands are positioned in the teaching mudra, which represents the spreading of wisdom. Beside him, two lotus flowers bloom, each holding a symbolic object: the Perfection of Knowledge Sutra and the Wisdom Sword, which stand for the removal of ignorance and the personification of enlightened knowledge. The Tsongkhapa statue can help devotees on their path to enlightenment by providing inspiration and a strong bond with his teachings.
Size: 13.6”/34.5cm (Height) x 8.9”/22.5cm (Base)
Weight: 3.02 kg
Material: Gold Electroplated, Gold & Acrylic Paintings, Copper Body
Tsongkhapa, also known as Je Tsongkhapa, was a well-known Tibetan Buddhist teacher whose teachings paved the way for the founding of the Gelug school. He is admired for his voluminous publications and translations, which continue to have an impact on Tibetan Buddhist doctrine. Tsongkhapa is frequently represented with his hands in the teaching mudra, and two lotus flower stems bearing a sword and book, the Wisdom Sword and the Perfection of Wisdom Sutra. Owning a Tsongkhapa statue can help followers on their path to enlightenment.