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Je Tsongkhapa Statue | Authentic Nepalese Craftsmanship

This sacred Je Tsongkhapa statue is handmade by skilled Newari artisans in Patan, Nepal, using traditional metal-casting techniques passed down through generations. Crafted from pure copper and finished with gold fire gilding, the statue features a delicately gold-painted face and intricate hand-carved floral motifs throughout.

Je Tsongkhapa is depicted in his classic form, seated in vajra posture atop a lotus pedestal, robed in the ornate monastic dress of a fully ordained monk. Two lotus stalks rise gracefully from his shoulders: the left bearing the flaming Sword of Wisdom, and the right supporting the sacred Prajnaparamita scripture, while his left hand holds a kalash (sacred vase).

Devotees seek Je Tsongkhapa, the revered founder of the Gelug tradition of Tibetan Buddhism, for his embodiment of wisdom, discipline, and scholarly insight. Many practitioners turn to Je Tsongkhapa when seeking guidance in their meditation practice or pursuit of higher knowledge, trusting in his teachings to illuminate the path toward enlightenment. Keeping his statue on a home altar or meditation space is believed to inspire clarity of mind, deepen one's understanding of the dharma, and strengthen one's commitment to spiritual study and ethical conduct.

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

Key Features of Je Tsongkhapa Statue:

1. Handmade in Nepal using the Lost Wax Method
   
2. Made from Durable Copper
   
3. Crafted using traditional Fire-gilding with gold
   
4. 24K Gold-Painted Face
   
5. Beautifully painted using Acrylic Color
6. Traditionally Handcrafted by Nepalese Artists
   
7. Height X Width: 29cm X 22.5cm
8. Weight: 3.78kg

About 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.