Item: Teacher (Lama) - Karmapa 15, Kakyab Dorje
| Origin Location | Tibet |
|---|---|
| Date Range | 1900 - 1959 |
| Lineages | Karma (Kagyu) and Buddhist |
| Material | Ground: Cotton |
| Collection | Private |
Classification: Person
TBRC: bdr:P563
Kakyab Dorje, 15th Karmapa (1870/71–1921/22).
The central figure holding a vajra and bell is the 15th Karmapa, Kakyab Dorje. At the upper right corner is the meditational deity Gyalwa Gyatso (Jinasagara Lokeshvara). To the lower right of Kakyab Dorje is the 1st Palpung Khyentse (alternatively Beru Khyentse, 1896-1945), who was considered the mind emanation of Jamyang Khyentse Wangpo (1820-1892). Below that is Karma Ngedon Tengye. At the lower left is Shri Devi Rangjung Gyalmo embracing Mahakala Bernagchen.
Shinzo Shiratori 1-2025
Text Reference:
bka' brgyud gser phreng rnam thar zla wa chu shel gyi phreng ba bar cha (The Golden Garland of Kagyu Biographies). Situ Chokyi Jungne. Vajra Vidya Institute Library, 2005.
Painting Set: Karma Kagyu Lineage (Palpung Set 3, Rumtek)
Incarnation Lineage: Gyalwa Karmapa Main Page