Masterpiece: The Buddhist Deity Simhavaktra Dakini

Simhavaktra means "lion faced" or "lion headed," and a dakini is a "sky-walker"-an inhabitant of the realm of the sky in the mind. Simhavaktra balances deftly, despite her apparently awkward posture. To successfully create a sculpture of this type, extremely high levels of artistic skill were necessary. Indeed, Simhavaktra is one of only two comparable sculptures still extant in the world. For more information: www.asianart.org/collections/simhavaktra-dakini

[@GenerationX1984]

I like how ignorance is a sin in Buddhism. Most other religions have no problem with ignorance.

[@jacobolson9650]

Great video, the speaker needs a glass of water though.

[@sdosser8895]

Mine doesn't have a flat chest. I'm guessing 400 years ago the lion/lioness differences might not have made it to that region?