Padmasambhava Statue #2 | 8” necklaces-pendants and treasures (terma) is both

and treasures (terma) is both biographical and instructional

Traditionally the kapala is used in various practices

a longtime Buddhist practitioner and teacher

Above Troma Nagmo is the semi-wrathful form of Vajravarahi

and since then she has spent over twenty years in retreat

Padmasambhava Statue #2 | 8” necklaces-pendants and treasures (terma) is bothPartially Gold plated Guru Rinpoche, or precious teacher, is commonly known as Padmasambhava the 'lotus born'. Known as the second buddha who propagated the Buddhadharma throughout Tibet, he is considered the complete embodiment of all Buddhas of the three kayas. This particular form of Guru Rinpoche is formally known as Pema Jungnay. With his right hand, he holds a five pronged vajra to his heart, symbolizing the indestructible nature of his wisdom