Buddhist Scholar Tsongkhapa Statue | The Great Tibetan Master

Handmade Scholar Tsongkhapa Statue | Founder of Gelug Tradition

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Size: 20cm(Height) x 14cm(Length) x 10cm(Width)
Weight: 1.38 kg
Materials: 24K Gold Plated, Acrylic Color, Copper Body
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About Our Product

This Buddhist Scholar Tsongkhapa Statue portrays the revered Tibetan Buddhist master seated peacefully upon a lotus pedestal. Crafted from a copper body, the sculpture is enriched with 24K gold plating and detailed acrylic coloring that brings warmth and depth to his robes, facial features, and sacred attributes. His calm expression and composed meditative posture reflect disciplined study, spiritual clarity, and the peaceful wisdom associated with the Gelug tradition.

Tsongkhapa holds both hands near his heart in the Dharmachakra Mudra, the gesture of turning the Wheel of Dharma and transmitting the Buddha’s teachings. Lotus stems rise beside his shoulders, traditionally supporting the flaming sword of wisdom and the Prajnaparamita scripture. The sword represents the insight that cuts through ignorance and mistaken understanding, while the sacred text signifies the perfection of wisdom and profound Buddhist philosophy. Detailed robe patterns, engraved ornaments, and the layered lotus base reveal the careful work of skilled Himalayan artisans.

Tsongkhapa was a celebrated scholar, teacher, and founder of the Gelug school of Tibetan Buddhism. His teachings emphasized ethical discipline, meditation, reasoned study, and the gradual path toward enlightenment. Placed within a meditation room, Buddhist altar, teaching space, or personal shrine, this Tsongkhapa copper statue serves as an inspiring reminder to unite wisdom with compassionate conduct and to cultivate peace through consistent spiritual practice.

Introduction To Tsongkhapa

Tsongkhapa founded the Gelug school of Tibetan Buddhism and is remembered for his scholarly achievements and the founding of the Ganden Monastery. Je Gyaltsab, his first successor, was instrumental in safeguarding Tsongkhapa's teachings and expanding the Gelug lineage. The second successor, Je Khedrup, made substantial contributions to the intellectual foundation of the Gelug school and its spread throughout Tibet. All three are dressed in monastic robes and yellow caps, showing their commitment to the Gelug tradition.

Consecration Service Available

Each statue contains a sacred chamber for mantra and relic fillings to bestow spiritual empowerment. During consecration, these sacred items are placed inside and blessed through traditional rituals performed by the ordained monks. There is a fee for this service, offered as a respectful contribution to the monastery.

Please Note: Once consecrated, the statue becomes a sacred object and cannot be returned or refunded.