jan 1, 641 - Jowo Rinpoche, enshrined in the Jokhang Temple
Description:
Shakayum is Siddhartha. Depicts throne with a bunch of precious materials. May be the most important religious thing in Tibet because it was believed to have been carved by the celestial architect Vishwakarma to show how the Buddha looked like. Made with gilt metals with semi precious stones, pearls and paint, various offerings found in Lhasa, Tibet and made by the people of the Yarlung Dynasty.Added to timeline:
Date:
jan 1, 641
Now
~ 1385 years ago