Painting
Mandala of Chakrasamvara and Vajravarahi
A mandala is a two-dimensional diagram of a palace-like structure, viewed from above. This mandala depicts the abode of a 4-headed, 12-armed figure who personifies a major tantric Buddhist text, the <em>Chakrasamvara-tantra</em>. He dances in the bliss of sexual union with his consort, the red Vajravarahi, in the central circle, which is equivalent to the penthouse of their palace. <br><br>Through guided meditation, practitioners can visualize entering through each of the four gates to experience the beauty of the enlightened realm. The outermost ring of cremation grounds indicates that one must overcome fear of death before reaching the realm of enlightenment.
- Fechado en late 1400s
- Derechos: CC0
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Nepal
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Gum tempera on cloth
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Gum tempera on cloth
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Painting
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Indian and Southeast Asian Art
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