Vajradhara, Eastern Tibet, Late 17th Century

-The blue color of his body symbolizes the connection to all Buddhas.

-Vajrahara's legs are in the diamond posture. His arms are in the vajrahumkara posture which symbolizes the unity of compassion and wisdom.

-There are magical green, gold, and blue trees.

-Above his head in the clouds are Shamvara on the left and Hevajra to the right. They both symbolize compassion. There are angels in the upper clouds.

-There is a parasol above his head.

-There are donors at the bottom of the painting.

This site was created by Sarah Rowe at the NEH Summer Institute "Literatures, Religions, and Arts of the Himalayan Region," held at the College of the Holy Cross, Summer 2008.