PADMASAMBHAVA IN UNION (YAB-YUM) Newari Seated in a graceful posture

Seated in a graceful posture of royal ease

credited with introducing Vajrayana Buddhism to Tibet in the 8th century

This finely cast gilt copper alloy sculpture

The harmonious proportions

PADMASAMBHAVA IN UNION (YAB-YUM) Newari Seated in a graceful postureCrafted in copper using traditional lost wax casting techniques and finished by hand with a rich natural patina. Padmasambhava, also known as Guru Rinpoche, is one of the most revered figures in Tibetan Buddhism, credited with introducing Vajrayana Buddhism to Tibet in the 8th century. He is regarded as the Second Buddha, embodying profound wisdom, compassion, and transformative spiritual power. In this depiction, Padmasambhava is shown in union (yab