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Dorje Sempa
Bodisattva of Purification

25" X 35"
hand painted silk applique

The Boddhisattva of Purification is a powerful figure used in all schools of Tibetan Buddhism. Seated in a meditation pose with right hand balancing a vajra (dorje) and left hand holding a bell, symbols of wisdom and compassion, qualities of enlightenment. Used in preliminary practices to overcome personal obscurations and negativities.

Private collection, California.