Bodhisattva with Atisa and Dromton

This eighteenth century painting of a Bodhisattva depicts Atiśa and Kadam founder Dromton on the top (left and right). Tara and Jambala are pictured along the bottom. Dromton is considered an emanation of Padmapani Avalokiteśvara, who is the central figure in this image according to some sources. However, the presence of a sword and book suggests that the central figure is Mañjuśrī.

Source:

The Cleveland Museum of Art, Bequest of Lillian M. Kern

1997.305

Depicted in this piece:

  • Atiśa Dīpaṃkara
  • Dromton Gyelwa Jungne