Item: Teacher (Lama) - Jamgon Kongtrul

Jamgon Kongtrul Lodro Thaye (1813-1899): a central pillar of the Rime movement of 19th century Eastern Tibet.

Jamgon Kongtrul Biographical Details

At the top left is the primordial Buddha Vajradhara, blue in colur with one face and two hands crossed at the heart. At the right side is the Five Deity Jinasagara Avalokiteshvara, red, with four hands, surrounded by four retinue figures: Hayagriva, Guhya Jnana Dakini, Padmasambhava and Bernagchen Mahakala. Below that is Jamyang Kyentse Wangpo holding a vajra and bell, wearing monastic robes and a pandita hat. Again below that is Dechen Chogyur Lingpa holding a vajra and skullcup, a lotus hat, and the garb of a layman. At the bottom left is Shadbhuja Mahakala with six hands.

Jeff Watt 2-2006