Details: A very rare and pleasing example of a Tantric diagram of the Chakras in the subtle body from Nepal. Tantra, by its very nature is hard to define, but simply put is any of several esoteric traditions rooted in the Indian religions of Hinduism, Buddhism, Jainism and Bön. In the words of a respected practicing Tibetan Tantric Lama the Tantric idea is such: “...each one of us is a union of all universal energy. Everything that we need in order to be complete is within us right at this very ...click for details
Details: A well modelled and attractive Nepalese example of a late Malla 16th to 17th century Jambhala, the great Dharmapala. Here he is depicted corpulent, the dispenser of wealth and treasure, seated in Lalitasana with a large belly, wearing an ornate diadem backed by a tall beaded lotus petal Prabha. His very round eyes and peaceful expression correspond to his attitude as an attentive guardian of wealth. Jambhala‘s traditionally stout body is adorned with all manner of jewellery befitting hi ...click for details
