Amoghasiddhi, 13th-14th century
Unknown artist, Western Tibet or Central Regions, Tibetexpand_more
Brass with pigment, gilding, and silver inlayexpand_more
Gift of Ruth and Bruce Daytonexpand_more 99.124.1
On View in Gallery 212expand_more
A devotee might pray to Amoghasiddhi to overcome envy and greed, attempting to transform these emotions into the wisdom of accomplishment. One of the Five Cosmic Buddhas of the cardinal directions (north, south, east, and west), Amoghasiddhi presides over the celestial realm of the north. He is associated with the color green (his partner is Green Tara) and with the elements of wind and air. As if receiving a breeze, Amoghasiddhi’s sash billows while his right hand gracefully gestures “have no fear.”
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- Amoghasiddhi
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- 99.124.1
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