sep 26, 641 - Jowo Rinpoche
Description:
641 CE, Yarlung Dynasty, Buddhistgilt metals, semiprecious stones, pearls, paint
in Jokhang Temple, Lhasa, Tibet
shows Buddha Shakyamuni in moment of enlightenment
seated in lotus position
left hand in mudra of meditation, right hand in "calling earth to witness"
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Date:
sep 26, 641
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~ 1384 years ago