Description

Lama Je Tsongkhapa Statue – Handmade Gelugpa Founder Sculpture

Crafted with exceptional artistry by master artisans in Kathmandu, Nepal, this Lama Je Tsongkhapa Statue is handmade from high-quality copper using centuries-old traditional Newari craftsmanship. The figure depicts Je Tsongkhapa — the revered 14th-century philosopher, monk, and founder of the Gelugpa school seated in a serene meditative posture upon an ornately lotus seat, his hands forming the Dharmachakra Mudra while two blooming lotus stems rise at his shoulders bearing a flaming sword and a book of Prajnaparamita, his face is painted with gold conveying enlightened authority and compassionate serenity, making this handcrafted Gelugpa statue an ideal altar centerpiece or sacred home shrine piece, and a meaningful gift for Buddhist practitioners and collectors of authentic Himalayan sacred art worldwide.

Please note: The statue in the photograph is the actual piece for sale, ensuring authenticity and exclusivity.

Key Features of Tsongkhapa Statue:

• Handmade in Nepal using the Lost Wax Method
  
• Made from Durable Copper
• Crafted using traditional Fire-gilding with gold
  
• 24K Gold Painted Face
  
• Beautifully decorated using Acrylic Colors
• Traditionally Handcrafted by Newari Master Artists
• Height X Width: 33cm X 23cm
• Weight: 3.82kg

Consecration Process & Service

The statue includes a hollow chamber designed to hold rolled mantras, sacred relics, incense, herbal powders, and fragrant wood. During consecration, these are carefully filled and blessed through ritual prayers by qualified monks, making the statue spiritually complete and ready for your altar. A fee will be charged for this service, which is respectfully donated to the lamas performing the rituals.

Please note: Once consecrated, each statue becomes a sacred object and part of your spiritual journey. As such, it cannot be returned or refunded after this special blessing.

About Je Tsongkhapa

Tsongkhapa, the renowned Tibetan Buddhist master and founder of the Gelug school, was born in 1357 in Tibet and became a central figure in Tibetan Buddhism, known for his profound philosophical works like "The Great Treatise on the Path to Enlightenment" (Lamrim Chenmo), which emphasized the union of compassion and wisdom. Establishing key monastic institutions such as Ganden Monastery, he promoted strict ethical discipline and scholarship, shaping the Gelug tradition—recognizable by its iconic yellow hat. Tsongkhapa’s legacy endures through his teachings on meditation, Buddhist philosophy, and moral conduct, inspiring practitioners worldwide, while Tsongkhapa statues and rituals remain sacred symbols of his enlightened wisdom until his passing in 1419.