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The painting shows the three Buddhist deities Vajrapāṇi (above), Mañjuśrī (below left) and Avalokiteśvara (below right). These three deities are known as ‘rigs gsum mgon po’ or Lords of the three enlightened families or groups, the three families being the vajra family, the Tathāgata (Buddha) family, and the padma (lotus) family. They are also known as the 'three Bodhisattvas of the heart' who respectively represent power (nus pa), discernment (śes rab) and compassion (sñiṅ rje).
Title
The Three Buddhist Deities Vajrapāṇi, Mañjuśrī and Avalokiteśvara
Medium
distemper on linen
Measurements
H 35 x W 24 cm
Accession number
47093i
Acquisition method
purchased by Henry S. Wellcome, 1922
Work type
Painting