Guru Rinpoche
15th century | Khem Bahadur Gurung
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.
Acquired by:
Khem Bahadur Gurung
Time:
15th century
Entry Date:
2001
Object Name
Guru Rinpoche
Material/technology:
Nickel silver
Copyright
Weltmuseum Wien
Collection area
South Asia, Southeast Asia, Himalayas
Geography
Südasien/Himalaya/Tibet
Invs.
179290
