HIMALAYA: TIBET: Padmasambhava

Padmasambhava means "the lotus-born", and this famous Buddhist teacher is always depicted seated on a lotus flower. The Tibetans call him Guru Rinpoche, and he was instrumental in the spread of Buddhism in Tibet during the 8th century. This statue is at Shigatse. 

Nikon FM2, 50mm, Fuji Velvia