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The South-West Paradise of Guru Rinpoche, zangdog palri; Thangka*; 125 x 77 centimeters; on loan from Josette Schulmann
Guru Rinpoche is portrayed in his south-west paradise on top of a majestic mountain, glowing of copper. From this mountain paradise no return to the cycle of of rebirths is necessary. Although Buddhism rejects speculations regarding the beyond, there are, however, still depictions of paradise, into which believers may enter.
For the Bhutanese, the mountain plays the role of expressing spiritual purity and represents the home of the gods.
The Emanation of Guru Rinpoche as Tzokye Dorje
The Emanation of Guru Rinpoche as Padma Gyalpo
The Emanation of Guru Rinpoche as Nyima Oser, Protector of the Suffering
The Emanation of Guru Rinpoche as Senge Dagog
The Emanation of Guru Rinpoche as Dorje Drolo, the Conquerer of Demons
The Emanation of Guru Rinpoche as Sakya Senge
The Emanation of Guru Rinpoche as Loden Chogse, The Proclaimer of the Teachings
The Emanation of Guru Rinpoche as Pemasambha or, in Sanskrit , Padmasambhava