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Fifth Dalai Lama

19th century | Hans Leder

Believers entering a temple will first bow to the lama, the priest and teacher. After all, it is the lama who indicates the path to enlightenment and performs religious rituals for the benefit of lay Buddhists. The founders and great masters of various schools of Tibetan Buddhism are depicted in the robes of a lama.

Believers entering a temple will first bow to the lama, the priest and teacher. After all, it is the lama who indicates the path to enlightenment and performs religious rituals for the benefit of lay Buddhists. The founders and great masters of various schools of Tibetan Buddhism are depicted in the robes of a lama.

Time:
19th century

Object Name
Fifth Dalai Lama

Material/technology:
Clay

Copyright
Weltmuseum Wien

Invs.
74663