About Tsongkhapa Set (Je Tsongkhapa Set) – As per Tibetan Tradition

The Tsongkhapa Set traditionally includes three figures:

1. Je Tsongkhapa (center)

2. Gyaltsab Je (right side)

3. Khedrup Je (left side)

This triad represents the Lineage of the Gelugpa School of Tibetan Buddhism.

🟡 Je Tsongkhapa (1357–1419) – Founder of the Gelug tradition

• He is regarded as an emanation of Manjushri, the Buddha of Wisdom.

• Tsongkhapa is often shown wearing a yellow pandit hat, holding the sword of wisdom and lotus-flower-supported text (Prajnaparamita Sutra).

• Symbolizes pure ethics, deep wisdom, and devotion to monastic discipline.

• He revitalized Buddhist practice in Tibet with strong emphasis on study, logic, and meditation.

🔴 Gyaltsab Je – The Right Heart Disciple

• Known as Dharma King Gyaltsab.

• He served as the main successor and throne-holder after Tsongkhapa’s passing.

• Represents the lineage of blessings and authority.

🔵 Khedrup Je – The Left Heart Disciple

• A scholar-yogi, deeply learned and accomplished.

• He compiled many of Tsongkhapa’s teachings and wrote extensive commentaries.

• Considered a reincarnation of Vajrapani, symbolizing power and protection.

🔶 Symbolic Importance of the Set

• This set represents the Three Jewels of the Gelug Lineage:
  🧠 Wisdom (Je Tsongkhapa)
  💛 Compassionate Leadership (Gyaltsab Je)
  🔱 Powerful Action (Khedrup Je)

• Commonly used on altars for daily practice and during Lama Tsongkhapa Guru Yoga (Ganden Lha Gyama).

• Tibetan practitioners believe that keeping this set blesses the space with wisdom, protection, and spiritual guidance.

🔨 At Yes Handicraft

We craft the Tsongkhapa Set in various finishes:
✨ Oxidized copper
✨ Silver-plated
✨ Full gold-plated
✨ Custom finishes on request

📿 Ideal For:

• Tibetan Buddhist practitioners

• Monasteries, Dharma centers

• Devotees of Je Tsongkhapa

• Collectors of sacred Tibetan art