Description Je Tsongkhapa, the Tibetan master who founded the Gelug school of Buddhism, sits at the center. The artist depicts him in a calm meditative pose on a multicolored lotus throne, symbolizing purity and enlightenment. He brings his hands to his heart in the teaching mudra, a gesture that shares wisdom and unites compassion and insight. His peaceful expression conveys profound understanding, discipline, and inner calm. Tsongkhapa wears the traditional yellow pandita hat, which shows that he is from the Gelug lineage. He also wears flowing monastic robes with gold details. The gold highlights his enlightened qualities and provides the thangka a bright, sacred look. Below him on each side sit his two main disciples, Gyaltsab Je and Khedrup Je, who study and devote themselves to Tsongkhapa. They represent the ongoing practice and preservation of Tsongkhapa’s teachings. A low altar table with sacred offerings sits between them, enhancing the ritual and devotional atmosphere. The background depicts a peaceful landscape with rolling hills, rivers, clouds, flowers, the sun, and the moon. These elements embody balance, change, and the wide reach of enlightened awareness. Soft green and gold colors create a calm setting for meditation and reflection. Dimension: Size with Border: 26.25 inches long x 24 inches wide Size without Border: 20.5 inches long x 18 inches wide Made of cotton canvas, acrylic paint, and 24 K Gold
