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2. Damchen Dorje Legspa Tibeto-Chinese Ching, 18th century 17 cms. |
Damchen Dorje Legspa was formerly the chief of the Bon demon kings before being subdued by Padmasambhava. He is depicted sitting on a lion wearing long flowing Tibetan garments with engraved borders and a broad brimmed hat. In his right hand he brandishes a vajra symbolising his conversion to Buddhism and he holds a kapala in his left. The lion strides over a mountainous landscape enclosing a sea of blood. Detail: back Detail: close-up of lion |