Padmasambhava (Tib. Guru Rinpoche) was an Indian master who was invited to Tibet in 747 and introduced Tantric Buddhism to Tibet. He founded the Nyingmapa order at Samye monastery, with the first Buddhist monks being ordained around 767. He wears a magical crown-like red hat with a severe expression and curled moustache. In his right hand is a vajra (dorje), in his left is a white skullcap filled with nectar, jewels and a long-life vase, and in the bend in his elbow he supports a flaming trident with skull heads.