The Buddha Brahmadatta
Place of OriginTibet
Dateaprpox. 1700-1780
MaterialsGilded bronze
DimensionsH. 6 1/2 in x W. 5 in, H. 16.5 cm x W. 12.8 cm
Credit LineThe Avery Brundage Collection
Object numberB60B149
DepartmentHimalayan Art
ClassificationsSculpture
On View
Not on viewThe thirty-five Buddhas form part of the so-called Thousand Buddhas, often found adorning the halls of the main temples of Tibetan monasteries. They all have the word "Jina" in their names, meaning "Victorious" over all spiritual poisons or sins. They are all shown seated upon lotus pedestals in vajrasana, the posture of diamond-clear concentration.
Brahmadatta Jina (right) has his hands in the gesture of teaching; Jina Padmajyotis (middle) is shown in the gesture of calling the earth to witness, while Jina Prabhasahri (left) displays with both hands the gesture of argument.
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