Golden Tsongkhapa Statue Set | Himalayan Handmade Statue
The Golden Tsongkhapa Statue Set includes three finely crafted figures, each with carefully considered dimensions to create a harmonious display. Tsongkhapa, the tallest figure, stands at 8.7 inches (22 cm) high with a base width of 5.5 inches (14 cm), serving as the central focus of the set. Accompanying him are Je Khedrup and Je Gyaltsab, both measuring 7.5 inches (19 cm) in height and 5.1 inches (13 cm) in base width, offering balanced proportions that complement Tsongkhapa beautifully. Together, these three statues weigh 3.23 kg, making the set substantial yet perfectly sized for altars, meditation spaces, or spiritual decor.
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 wisdom’s sharp clarity 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.
Tsongkhapa Size: 8.7”/22cm (Height) x 5.5”/14cm (Base)
Je Khedrup Size: 7.5”/19cm (Height) x 5.1”/13cm (Base)
Je Gyaltsab Size: 7.5”/19cm (Height) x 5.1”/13cm (Base)
Total Weight: 3.23 kg
Material: 24K Gold Gilded, Gold & Acrylic Paintings, Copper Body
Tsongkhapa (1357–1419) is a well-known Tibetan religious philosopher. A devout monk, Tsongkhapa undertook the challenging task of compiling and studying all the Indian Buddhist classics available in Tibet during his time. In his iconic form, wearing a tall, yellow hat, he is the center of the Gelugpa sect, which 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 head of the Gelug tradition.
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 empowerments.
