It is the Green Tara that legend says was transformed by the Bodhisattva's tears, and it was the Green Tara that led executive director Serena Hung into the mysterious and mystical world of Himalayan Buddhist art. Spanning the exotic lands of Nepal, Tibet and India, Himalayan art developed its unique style depicting double-bodied figures and wrathful imagery. The uniquely complex characters and the diversity in which they are depicted only garner support for Serena to continue her exploration into this world of mercy and wisdom.
Viajradhara Nepal, 15th Century
Vajradhara is one of the anthropomorphous depictions of Buddha's wisdom. Vajradhara is regarded in high status and viewed as the beginning of Buddha, and is also referred to as the Primordial Buddha.
