Item: Teacher (Lama) - (unidentified, male, monastic)
| Origin Location | Tibet |
|---|---|
| Date Range | 1700 - 1799 |
| Lineages | Drukpa (Kagyu) and Buddhist |
| Material | Ground Mineral Pigment on Cotton |
| Collection | Private |
Classification: Person
Appearance: Monastic
Gender: Male
Ngagwang Zangpo (1546-1615 [P874]). It is very likely that this set of paintings was commissioned or painted by Drokun Gawa'i Shenyen ('gro kun dga' ba'i bshes gnyen) a 17th/18th century Drugpa Kagyu Lama from Eastern Tibet [TBRC P5051]. Gawa'i Shenyen claimed to be the rebirth of Ngagwang Zangpo.
Jeff Watt 2-2017
Reverse of Painting
English Translation of Inscription: Ye Dharma Formula: - Om ye dharma hetu prabhava hetum tesham tathagato hyavadat tesham cha yo nirodha evam vadi maha shramana svaha
Translation: "All phenomena arise from causes; Those causes have been taught by the Tathagata, And their cessation too has been proclaimed by the Great Shramana." (Rigpa Shedra translation).
Special Features: (Cursive script (Umay), is black, includes "Om Ah Hum" inscription)
Collection: Jongen-Schleiper (Paintings)
Painting Set: Teacher & Buddha Life Story
Painting Tradition: Lhatog, Khampa Gar
Collection: Bonhams London (Highlights)
Collection: Bonhams London (Inscriptions)
Collection: Bonhams London (Teachers)
Collection of Zhiguan Museum of Fine Art
Collection of Zhiguan (Painting & Textile)
Collection of Zhiguan Museum (Teachers)
Shakyamuni Buddha: Life Story #7 Miracles