{"product_id":"lama-tsongkhapa-statue-gelug-tradition-founder","title":"Lama Tsongkhapa Statue | Founder of the Gelug Tradition","description":"\u003ch1\u003eJe Tsongkhapa Statue | Authentic Nepalese Craftsmanship\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003eThis 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003eJe 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).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003eDevotees 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlease note: The statue in the photograph is the actual piece for sale, ensuring authenticity and exclusivity.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-end=\"1093\" data-start=\"1053\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(204, 154, 65);\"\u003eKey Features of Je Tsongkhapa Statue:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHandmade in Nepal using the Lost Wax Method\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMade from Durable Copper\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCrafted using traditional Fire-gilding with gold\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e24K Gold-Painted Face\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBeautifully painted using Acrylic Color\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTraditionally Handcrafted by Nepalese Artists\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeight X Width:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 29cm \u003c\/span\u003eX 22.5cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 3.78k\u003c\/span\u003eg\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(204, 154, 65);\"\u003eAbout Tsongkhapa\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTsongkhapa, 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 \u003cem\u003e\"The Great Treatise on the Path to Enlightenment\" (Lamrim Chenmo)\u003c\/em\u003e, 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. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nidhiratna ","offers":[{"title":"29cm X 22.5cm \/ 3.78kg","offer_id":51167173017846,"sku":"9019 TKBN","price":2250.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0686\/5141\/7846\/files\/je-tsongkhapa-statue-with-gold-fire-gilding-and-copper-buddhist-sculpture-from-nepal.jpg?v=1783230200","url":"https:\/\/nidhiratna.com\/products\/lama-tsongkhapa-statue-gelug-tradition-founder","provider":"Nidhiratna ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}