Asanga and Vasubandhu accompanied by the early Yogachara lineage teachers descending through the Sakya Tradition of Tibetan Buddhism. The identification of the two central figures is not confirmed and this is just a best guess at this time and from comparing the other figures in the composition. Based on the length of lineage teachers this painting can be dated to the late 15th early.
Numbered List: - Asanga - Vasubandhu 1. Maitreya (?) 2. Asanga 3. Vasubandhu 4. Indian teacher 5. Tibetan teacher 6. Tibetan teacher 7. Tibetan teacher 8. Sachen Kunga Nyingpo 9. Lobpon Sonam Tsemo 10. Jetsun Dragpa Gyaltsen 11. Sakya Pandita Kunga Gyaltsen 12. Chogyal Pagpa 13. Lineage teacher 14. Lineage teacher 15. Lineage teacher 16. Lineage teacher 17. Lineage teacher 18. Lineage teacher 19. Lineage teacher A. Manjushri B. Avalokiteshvara C. Krodha Vajrapani D. Bodhisattva figure E. Simhanada Avalokiteshvara F. Ushnishavijaya G. Vaishravana Riding a Lion
Jeff Watt 8-2011
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