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Vajrapani Bodhisattva
CHINA, Tibet; 17th–20th century; Color on cloth; 68.5 x 50.5 cm; Tibet Museum, Lhasa, Tibet, China |
| In the Bhutadamara Tantra, Vajrapani Bodhisattva is praised by the Buddhas for being the protector of Dharma during the Age of Dharma Decline. In this Tibetan thangka, a larger central image of Vajrapani is surrounded by 68 smaller depictions of the Bodhisattva. All of the figures, drawn in red ink against a gold background, have a similar appearance. The wrathful Vajrapani wears a five-leaf crown and has flowing hair. Touches of color are added to accent the facial features. A stole is draped around the shoulders and the lower body is covered with tiger skin. The right hand holds a vajra, symbolizing the ability to negate interference from all evil. The left hand displays a mudra in front of the chest. One foot rests on a lotus pedestal and the other is raised. Flame patterns surround each figure. |
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