This is a Gelugpa
Buddhist Sect Tibetan Monk..Gelugpa, The Long
Yellow Hat Originated in Tibet. It is the largest of Tibetan Buddhist Sect. tibetan Buddhism is based on the Sanskrit Word "Mahayana" meaning other before self.
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The Garuda, the one Indra, the almighty lord of Hindu rode on. He has a body of a super powerful human and head of an eagle and destroyer of the evil serpent. In Tibet, it is considered a great luck and control over anger. |
This an an old
Tibetan Protectors mask. The skull symbolizes Control over death and reminds everyone that death is the only reality and to be god to
other. The fiery eyebrows symbolizes control over
anger. The third eye on the forehead watches all beings. The fierce teeth shows strength.
Overall, it scares the evil away. |
This is a skeleton mask. In Tibet, these are used to perform
sacred dances to bring or destroy.
This reminds us that death is a reality and to do good things to other so as to gain lots of merits. These good merits turn ito good Karma in the lives after words to help you. |
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