24K Gold Gilded Meditative Tsong Khapa Set Statue | Gyaltsab Je and Khedrup Je Artwork
The Meditative Tsong Khapa Set Statue is a trio of revered figures, each representing an essential part of the Gelug tradition in Tibetan Buddhism. The Tsongkhapa Je statue stands at 12.4 inches (31.5 cm) in height with a base width of 9.4 inches (24 cm), capturing the profound wisdom and grace of Lama Tsongkhapa. The accompanying Khedrup Je and Gyaltsab Je statues each stand at 10.2 inches (26 cm) tall with a base width of 8.3 inches (21 cm), embodying the devoted disciples of Tsongkhapa. These statues are made of copper covered with triple layer 24K gold gilding and carved with deeply engraved carvings that produce a magnificent 3D-like effect that reflect the divine purity and spiritual significance of each figure. This sculpture, adorned with hand-carved gemstones, represents the spiritual creativity of Himalayan Buddhism, making it a powerful addition to altars, meditation places, or sacred collections. Crafted from copper, each statue features handcarved gemstones that add to their sacred beauty.
We can see the highly revered Buddhist preacher, Tsongkhapa performing the 'Dharmachakra mudra,' a gesture representing the the master's role as a spiritual leader. The two disciples can be seen forming the 'Vitraka mudra,' discussion and transmission of the Buddha's teachings. This set is not just a work of art but a visual representation of the Gelug tradition’s teachings, values, and devotion.
Tsongkhapa Je Size: 12.4”/31.5cm (Height) x 9.4”/24cm (Base)
Khedrup Je Size: 10.2”/26cm (Height) x 8.3”/21cm (Base)
Gyaltsab Je Size: 10.2”/26cm (Height) x 8.3”/21cm (Base)
Total Weight: 11.82 kg
Material: 24K Gold Gilded, Gold & Acrylic Paintings, Copper Body, Handcarved Gemstones
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.
