Makara, in Tibetan chu srin, sea-monster protector with crocodile's jaw, boar tusks, trunk of an elephant, fish scales and lion's paws, guards the statue of the Historical Buddha, Sakyamuni, or Sakya Thukpa, whose teachings in the 5th century BC, founded Buddhist philosophy, Main Assembly Hall, Drepung Monastery, Lhasa, Tibet, China..