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Lot Essay
The Seven Buddhas of the Past, at top, include Vipashyin, Shikhin, Vishvabhu, Krakuchanda, Kanakamuni, Kashyapa, Shakyamuni, all facing center. At far right is possibly Maitreya. Inside the top of the temple torana is possibly Shakyamuni Buddha again with hands in vajramudra. Directly below the Seven Buddhas are red and white Manjushri at left and right, respectively, each with a sword and book. The five forms of Manjushri are, from left, an orange Manjushri riding a lion, a four-armed form, a six-armed form seated in vajrasana, another six-armed form seated in a relaxed posture, and finally a red form with two hands holding a sword and a vajra scepter while riding a peacock.
The inscriptions on the verso include:
1. The three letters OM, AH, HUM, written in red for the central deity and black for each of the others.
2. A short verse by Shakyamuni Buddha teaching monks and nuns to practice patience and fortitude on the path to achieving enlightenment, and also to avoid causing any harm to others.
3. The "Ye Dharma" mantra or Mantra of Dependent Arising.
All three inscriptions are standard for blessing or sanctifying a painting.
The inscriptions on the verso include:
1. The three letters OM, AH, HUM, written in red for the central deity and black for each of the others.
2. A short verse by Shakyamuni Buddha teaching monks and nuns to practice patience and fortitude on the path to achieving enlightenment, and also to avoid causing any harm to others.
3. The "Ye Dharma" mantra or Mantra of Dependent Arising.
All three inscriptions are standard for blessing or sanctifying a painting.