oct 26, 644 - Jowo RInopoche

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641 CE
Gilt metals with semi precious stones, pearls and paint, various offerings
Lhasa, Tibet
Yarlung Dynasty

Buddha Shakyamuni - The founding father of Buddhism Siddhartha Gautama (6th or 5th century BCE)
Rinpoche = precious one
Housed in the Jokhang Temple in Tibet
Seated in lotus position
Left hand in mudra of meditation, Right hand gesture “calling the earth to witness”. These together signify moment of enlightenment
Has undergone several restorations..

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