Guru Rinpoche
17th/18th century | Khem Bahadur Gurung
on view: Neue Hofburg / Weltmuseum Wien, Weltmuseum Wien A Village in the Mountains
Many of his followers worship Guru Rinpoche like a second Buddha. His traces are found all over the Himalayas from his footprints on rocks to niches in rock walls he created by emitting heat in meditation.
Many of his followers worship Guru Rinpoche like a second Buddha. His traces are found all over the Himalayas from his footprints on rocks to niches in rock walls he created by emitting heat in meditation.
Acquired by:
Khem Bahadur Gurung
Time:
17th/18th century
Entry Date:
1999
Object Name
Guru Rinpoche
Culture
Nepal
Material/technology:
Copper
Copyright
Weltmuseum Wien
Collection area
South Asia, Southeast Asia, Himalayas
Geography
Südasien/Himalaya/Nepal
Invs.
178126
