Artwork Details

Title
Loden Chokse, One of the Eight Manifestations of Padmasambhava
Dimensions
84 1/8 × 71 5/8 × 1 1/8 in.
Medium
Silk applique
Origin
Tibet or Bhutan
Classification(s)
textiles
Date
19th century
Credit Line
Rubin Museum of Himalayan Art
Object number
C2003.34.1
HAR Number
65254

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Enlightenment

Concepts

A state of “waking up” from illusion and seeing the true nature of reality. Buddha Shakyamuni attained enlightenment while meditating under the bodhi tree. Buddhist teaching explains that the accumulation of merit and wisdom are essential for achieving enlightenment, also known as awakening.

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Identity

Concepts

Buddhists believe identity is not fixed but is variable and dependent on causes and conditions. It is a temporary, transitional, and ever-changing interplay of mental and physical elements.

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Legendary and Historical Humans

Figure Type

Himalayan art includes portraits of legendary and historical humans, including accomplished religious teachers (lamas), the Buddha’s original disciples (arhats), and spiritually accomplished tantric masters (mahasiddhas).

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