Tsong Khapa (1357-1419)

$430
Item Code: ZH45
Specifications:
Brass Statue
Height: 15 inch
Width: 14 inch
Depth: 8.5 inch
Weight: 7.40 kg
Handmade
Handmade
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Shipped to 153 countries
Shipped to 153 countries
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More than 1M+ customers worldwide
Tsong Khapa (1357-1419) was one of the greatest lamas of Tibet. He was revered as a consummate clarifier of Shakyamuni Buddha's Teachings and as an energetic renewer of its practice.

Tsong Khapa is also regarded as the founder of the Geluk Order, though he considered himself merely the renewer of the early Kadam Order founded by master Atisha and Drom Tonpa in the middle of the 11th century. Following the example of Tsong Khapa's far-reaching activities, his disciples, especially the early Dalai Lamas, spread his teachings widely. The orders prospered to such a degree that, by the time of the Fifth Dalai Lama (1617-1682), it had become the majority religious order in Tibet and the stimulus to increased expansion in all the other orders. Tsong Khapa was revered as a national hero, an incarnation of the Bodhisattva Manjushri. His charismatic movement was centrally responsible for the religious renaissance that made Tibet's uniquely sacred modern culture possible.

Tsong Khapa is shown here with the gestures and implements that came to typify him in representations. He is seated in vajraparyankasana on a doubled petalled lotus pedestal; making the gesture of 'vyakhyana' (preaching) with his hands. Each of his hands holds the stem of a lotus between thumb and forefinger. The lotus stalks rise to his shoulders and support a sword on his right and a book on his left. The sword is said to cut through the fog of ignorance and the book is a volume of the Wisdom Sutra, emblematic of wisdom. These two attributes indicate that Tsong Khapa is an incarnation of Manjushri.

This image of Tsong Khapa has a strongly naturalistic experience. In expression, he has a calm composure and a kind, smiling demeanor. He is wearing a monk's robes, with an undershirt under his outer robes. The border of the upper garment is decorated with floral motifs and geometric designs. The body of Tsong Khapa is slim and slender. In Tibetan tradition he is described as having a large head, wide forehead, long eyebrows, a big hooked nose, long earlobes, and long arms.

This description by Dr. Shailendra Kumar Verma, Ph.D. His doctorate thesis being on the "Emergence and Evolution of the Buddha Image (from its inception to 8th century A.D).

How to keep a Brass statue well-maintained?


Brass statues are known and appreciated for their exquisite beauty and luster. The brilliant bright gold appearance of Brass makes it appropriate for casting aesthetic statues and sculptures. Brass is a metal alloy composed mainly of copper and zinc. This chemical composition makes brass a highly durable and corrosion-resistant material. Due to these properties, Brass statues and sculptures can be kept both indoors as well as outdoors. They also last for many decades without losing all their natural shine.

 

Brass statues can withstand even harsh weather conditions very well due to their corrosion-resistance properties. However, maintaining the luster and natural beauty of brass statues is essential if you want to prolong their life and appearance.

 

  • The best and simplest way to maintain a brass statue is to clean it at least twice a week using a soft cloth or cotton rag. This will prevent dust from accumulating on the surface. Dusting is especially important for outdoor statues since it is prone to dust accumulation much more than indoors.

 

 

  • To give a natural shine and luster to the statue, you may apply coconut or olive oil using cotton on every portion. You can use a toothbrush to get to the small crevices but do not be too harsh. This will make the brass statue appear fresh and new with a polished look.


  • In case you have a colored brass statue, you may apply mustard oil using a soft brush or clean cloth on the brass portion while for the colored portion of the statue, you may use coconut oil with a cotton cloth. 

 

Brass idols of Hindu Gods and Goddesses are especially known for their intricate and detailed work of art. Nepalese sculptures are famous for small brass idols portraying Buddhist deities. These sculptures are beautified with gold gilding and inlay of precious or semi-precious stones. Religious brass statues can be kept at home altars. You can keep a decorative brass statue in your garden or roof to embellish the area and fill it with divinity. 

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