Padmasambhava and His Eight Manifestations

Padmasambhava, his eight manifestations, and scenes from his life, 19th century (Gangteng Monastery, Bhutan), pigments on cloth (Rubin Museum of Himalayan Art, SC2012.4.13)

A conversation with Dr. Elena Pakhoutova, Senior Curator, Rubin Museum of Himalayan Art, and Dr. Steven Zucker, Smarthistory

Rubin Museum Senior Curator Dr. Elena Pakhoutova and Smarthistory’s Dr. Steven Zucker explain the Eight Manifestations of Padmasambhava through a painting of the Indian Buddhist master, who became known when he defeated the hostile spirits of Tibet while converting the land and its gods to Buddhism.