The 10th Shamarpa (1742-1792) was the second in the Karmakagyu Lama hierarchy. Surrounded by protective deities, he holds a ritual vajra (thunderbolt symbol) and bell. Chinese influence in seen in the landscape in both these Karma Gadri style thangkas.
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