oct 2, 641 - Jowo Rinpoche, enshrined in the Jokhang Temple

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641 CE
Gilt metals with semi precious stones, pearls and paint, various offerings
Lhasa, Tibet
Yarlung Dynasty
• Larger than life size image of historical buddha in Jokhang temple
• Seated against gold and bejeweled throne, blue shocking hair
• Legs in lotus position, left hand- mudra of meditation, right hand- calling the earth to witness

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