Item: King/Chogyal/Emperor - of Shambhala
| Origin Location | Tibet |
|---|---|
| Date Range | 1700 - 1799 |
| Lineages | Gelug and Buddhist |
| Material | Ground Mineral Pigment on Cotton |
| Collection | Private |
Classification: Person
Appearance: King
Gender: Male
The last Kalki King, 25. Rudracakrī (drag po 'khor lo can), an emanation of Mañjuśrī. He holds a spear and shield and is riding on a chariot. He is predicted to defeat the barbarians when they finally try to invade Sambhala, depicted below as enemy soldiers and cavalry he is spearing.
At the top right is Manjusri surrounded by the Hindu deities known as the Guardians of the Ten Directions: Brahma, Indra, Agni, Yama, Raksha, Varuna, Vayu Deva, Yaksha, Ishana, Bhudevi. They each ride a distinct creature. Additionally there are two more deities: a white elephant faced deity, and a red deity with six faces.
At the top left is the 2nd (5th) Panchen Lama, Lobzang Yeshe (1663-1737), the immediate predecessor the 3rd (6th) Panchen Lama who commissioned this set of Shambhala Kings.
Front of Painting
Wylie Transliteration of Inscription: Top left: gangs can mgon po blo bzang ye shes la na mo / 'jam dbyang smra ba'i seng ge la na mo
Subject: Shambhala Battle & King Rudracharin
Painting Set: Shambhala Kings (Tashi Lhunpo Style)