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Buddha Akshobhya Thogchak

This Tibetan thogchak features an image of the Tathagata Buddha Akshobhya [Tibetan: མི་བསྐྱོད་པ, mi bskyod pa] on one side. He sits on a platform, sheltered from the cold by a carpet featuring a double vajra carpet. Six stupas are arranged around him. Akshobhya is the second »Dhyani« Tathagata Buddha. As with the other Tathagata Buddhas, he is depicted sitting in the lotus position. His left-hand rests in meditation mudra on his lap. His right-hand touches the earth with the tips of his outstretched fingers, his palm turned inwards.

On the other side is a medallion depicting the six syllables of the most famous Tibetan mantra: »OH MA NI PAD ME HUM«. In the center of the medallion is the seed syllable »HRI«, which is associated with the Tathagata Buddha Amitabha.

Unfortunately, it is not possible to reliably estimate the age of this plaque. However, the heavily worn surface suggests that this plaque was probably worn by its owner for many years. As a family heirloom, it may have been passed down through the generations. However, this assumption cannot be taken as certain.