Lot Essay
Atisha came to Tibet in 1040 and founded the Kadampa sect, stressing meditation and discipline in the monasteries.
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TIBET, 16TH CENTURY
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A bronze figure of Atisha
Tibet, 16th Century
Finely cast seated in dhyanasana on a double-lotus base, with his hands held in the gesture of teaching, dharmachakra mudra, wearing long flowing robes draped across his shoulders, his face in a meditative expression, his high-peaked monk's cap with remains of red lacquer
7 in. (19 cm.) high
Tibet, 16th Century
Finely cast seated in dhyanasana on a double-lotus base, with his hands held in the gesture of teaching, dharmachakra mudra, wearing long flowing robes draped across his shoulders, his face in a meditative expression, his high-peaked monk's cap with remains of red lacquer
7 in. (19 cm.) high