Item: Indian Teacher - Bhavaviveka
| Origin Location | Tibet |
|---|---|
| Date Range | 1700 - 1799 |
| Lineages | Gelug and Buddhist |
| Material | Ground Mineral Pigment on Cotton |
| Collection | Private |
Classification: Person
Appearance: Monastic
Gender: Male
Bhaviveka (or Bhavaviveka): a famous Indian scholar considered by some to be a pre-incarnation of the Panchen Lama. The images below belong to a famous set of paintings portraying the lineage of Panchen Lamas according to an unknown artist of Nartang monastery.
Nartang Iconography: [1] Bhavaviveka is attired as a monk and wears a pandita hat. The arms perform a debate gesture. At the top left is [2] Arya Nagarjuna. On the right side is [3] Heruka Chakrasamvara. At the bottom right is [4] Chaturbhuja Mahakala.
Jeff Watt [added 9-2023]
Incarnation Lineage: Panchen Lama (Nartang Extended)
Indian Scholar: Bhavaviveka Main Page
Subject: Art Depicted in Art
Subject: Art Depicted in Art (Paintings)
Collection: Christie's, New York (Painting. September, 2023)
Collection: Christie's, New York (Painting Highlights. September, 2023)