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The Miniature Paintings of Mongolian Buddhism:
Tsaklis, Thangkas and Burhany Zurags
by Stevan Davies
Professor of Religious Studies, Misericordia University
PadmaSambhava (Sanscrit) / Lowon Badamjunai (Mongolian)
PadmaSambhava, who is perhaps historical, is the mythical bringer of Buddhism to pagan Tibet. Through his siddha powers the demons of Tibet were tamed and turned into protectors. |
