Trisong Detsen (740-798): the Tibetan King that firmly established Buddhism in Tibet, emanation of the bodhisattva Manjushri, having invited Padmasambhava from India, and built the first monastery - Samye Chokor Ling. The wisdom sword and book are supported atop two lotus blossoms.

Above and below, he is surrounded by 8 of the disciples from the set known as the 25 Disciples of Padmasambhava.

Jeff Watt 7-2001