Thangka of the Digpa Tsara Ru-chan srin (also Dig-ra Ru chan-srin) - Tibet 19th century, painting in gouache colors on fabric, with Digpa Tsara Ru-chan srin in the center, the scorpion-horned follower of the Dharmapala Za Rahula, who acts as the protector of the ''Hidden Dharma Treasures,'' the ''Termas,'' which is a very profound and authentic tantric form of Buddhist training. The person d
epicted has a human body covered with innumerable eyes, and a snake-body. In his right hand he holds the wheel of the teachings (skrt. Dharmacakra) and in the left the serpent snare (skrt.nagapasha / tib.sbrul zhags), he rides on his horse over a lake of blood and corpses (= the ocean of the passions which are to be overcome) and is surrounded with the flame. Above is the reformer Tsongkhapa sitting on the base of the lotus, flanked by his pupils on stylized clouds, depicted. Below three further gods: God of Wealth - Kubera on his leopard as well as the buffalo-headed Yama Dharmaraja with partner Chamundi. size ca.74x47cm, traces of age and use, without silk border, framed under glass