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Guru Rinpoche

17th/18th century | Khem Bahadur Gurung

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

Object Name
Guru Rinpoche

Culture
Nepal

Material/technology:
Copper

Copyright
Weltmuseum Wien

Invs.
178126