The historical Gautama Buddha with his 2 main disciples Shariputra and Maudgalyayana He sits on a lotus, covered with sun and moon discs and on a throne, protected by four snow lions. In front of his throne emanates the serpent deity Nagaraja. The mystical beings in his aura (e.g. snow lions, elephants, horses, Nagas and Garuda) symbolize various magical powers and wisdoms. His mantra is TAYATA OM MUNE MUNE MAHA MUNAYA SVAHA. Seed syllable: MUM |
Shakya Tubpa  |
painted by: Dorje Taktzak * |