About Trison Detsen

King Trisong Detsen (740-798), a Tibetan monarch renowned for his commitment to Buddhism in Tibet, is widely believed to be an incarnation of the bodhisattva Manjushri. He invited Abbot Shantirakshita and Padmasambhava from India and established the first monastery - Samye Chokor Ling. He is typically depicted with a wisdom sword and book placed on two lotus blossoms at each shoulder.