Who are these Idols Of Kagyu Masters Of?

[Arkadutta019]

This is from Kagyu Thekchen Ling Monastery Main Hall.... established by the Third Jamgon Kongtrul Rinpoche. in Lava, West Bengal, India, opened in June 1990. Its Shangpa Kagyu retreat centre, Ngedon Chagchen Ling, started in March 1991.

[Varis]

From left to right:
Karma Pakshi
Nagarjuna
Sakyamuni Buddha
Atisha or Khyungpo Naljor
Not sure on the last one

[Arkadutta019]

From left to right:
Karma Pakshi
Nagarjuna
Sakyamuni Buddha
Atisha or Khyungpo Naljor
Not sure on the last one

Thank You Thank You/...... I recognized Nagarjuna, Atishha and Sakyamuni but got confused with which Karmapa it was.
(I am fairly new at this and out of self interest learning about Iconography of Kagyupa and Nyingmapa buddhism)

The last one I'm doubting could be Marpa in some statues he is depicted at his old age but not sure at all

https://d2l0wy9lsui5uy.cloudfront.net/c ... 00x667.jpg

[tingdzin]

"Idols" is a pejorative word that Buddhists should probably avoid.

[Schrödinger’s Yidam]

"Idols" is a pejorative word that Buddhists should probably avoid.

Hmmm...maybe.

From Wikipedia

In many Indian religions, such as theistic and non-theistic forms of Hinduism, Buddhism and Jainism, idols (murti) are considered as symbolism for the absolute but not The Absolute,[5] or icons of spiritual ideas,[5][6] or the embodiment of the divine.[7] It is a means to focus one's religious pursuits and worship

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Idolatry


Seems like the word is mostly a bugaboo for monotheists.

[Arkadutta019]

"Idols" is a pejorative word that Buddhists should probably avoid.

Hmm you are right I guess.... Sorry for that I'll keep that in mind thanks I meant no disrespect you see

[Arkadutta019]

From left to right:
Karma Pakshi
Nagarjuna
Sakyamuni Buddha
Atisha or Khyungpo Naljor
Not sure on the last one

Atisha or Khyungpo Naljor here I thought it could be also Shantideva iconography is similar

https://www.google.com/url?sa=i&url=htt ... AdAAAAABAD

[Varis]

Atisha or Khyungpo Naljor here I thought it could be also Shantideva iconography is similar

https://www.google.com/url?sa=i&url=htt ... AdAAAAABAD

Yeah, there's like 100+ different masters with the same sort of iconography haha. Was thinking of who might be most relevant to that particular lineage and those came to mind.

[Arkadutta019]

Atisha or Khyungpo Naljor here I thought it could be also Shantideva iconography is similar

https://www.google.com/url?sa=i&url=htt ... AdAAAAABAD

Yeah, there's like 100+ different masters with the same sort of iconography haha. Was thinking of who might be most relevant to that particular lineage and those came to mind.

The best way I think is to ask the Monks but I'm always afraid maybe they would be offended or perhaps think I'm being over inquisitive

[yeshegyaltsen]

The figure to the right of Shakyamuni is Asanga

[Varis]

The best way I think is to ask the Monks but I'm always afraid maybe they would be offended or perhaps think I'm being over inquisitive

You should ask, most monks are very happy to share what they know about the dharma. There's no reason for them to offended.

[Arkadutta019]

was able to find two better images of the last statue on the right of The Master
posting just in case

https://ibb.co/GpLgZ3D

and

https://ibb.co/gypb9t4

[Arkadutta019]

The figure to the right of Shakyamuni is Asanga

Thank You Sir... Thank You