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Fourth Shamarpa
CHINA; Qing dynasty (1644–1911); Gilt copper alloy; H: 22 cm; Capital Museum, Beijing, China
Shamar Chokyi Drakpa Yeshe Pal Zangpo was recognized as the Fourth Shamarpa, in the second line of reincarnate lamas to be established in the Karma Kagyu lineage of Tibetan Buddhism. He traveled a lot and established several monasteries outside Tibet.
The Sharmapa is portrayed in this small sculpture as wearing the red crown bestowed on his lineage as a sign of office. It is lotus-shaped and decorated with a crossed vajra at the center. The Shamarpa is dressed in full monastic garb and holds a longevity vase in his left hand, while the right hand is in bhumisparsa (earth-touching) mudra, identifying his spiritual attainment with the mirror knowledge" of Aksobhya. He sits upon a cushion in full lotus position |
