Item: Chitipati/Shri Shmashana Adhipati (protector)
| Origin Location | Tibet |
|---|---|
| Date Range | 1700 - 1799 |
| Lineages | Gelug and Uncertain |
| Size | 31.12x25.40cm (12.25x10in) |
| Material | Ground Mineral Pigment on Cotton |
| Collection | Rubin Museum of Art |
| Catalogue # | acc.# P1998.27.1 |
Classification: Deity
Shri Shmashana Adhipati (Tibetan: pal dur tro dag po yab yum. English: the Glorious Lords of the Charnel Ground, Father and Mother). Also referred to as Chitipati.
Sanskrit: Chitipati
Tibetan: Dur tro dag po
Shri Adhipati arises from the Secret Essence Wheel Tantra and is associated with the Chakrasamvara Cycle of Tantras (Anuttarayoga Tantra). Primarily employed as a wealth practice, with emphasis on protecting from thieves, they also serve as the special protector for the Vajrayogini 'Naro Khechari' practice. Shri Chitipati is now common, to a greater or lesser extent, in all the Sarma Schools.
Lineage: Vajradhara, Vajrayogini, Mahasiddha Padmavajra, Lilavajra, Jnana Siddhi, Shri Samayavajra, Chime Lodro Zangpo, Ngulchu Vairochana, Khampa Gvalo Shonnu Pal, Sachen Kunga Nyingpo (1092-1158), etc.
Jeff Watt 4-98
Buddhist Protectors: Enlightened
Collection of Rubin Museum of Art: Painting Gallery 8
Buddhist Protector: Shmashana Adhipati (Chitipati)
Buddhist Protector: Shmashana Adhipati (Gelug)