Have you ever seen a thangka that caught your eye, the colours, the gold, the fine details, and wondered, “Who is this deity? What does she mean?”
This is a moment many people feel when looking at Tibetan sacred art. A thangka isn’t just a beautiful painting; it carries meaning, blessings, and a connection to spiritual practice.
This week, we’re highlighting Tsheringma, the long-life deity. She is a protector and a source of strength and vitality for practitioners. Riding her snow lion, she represents courage and support.
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| Size: | 10"/25 cm (width) x 13"/33 cm (height) |
| Materials: | Cotton Canvas, 24K Gold, Natural Stone Colors |
| Style: | Karma gardi |
In this article, you’ll learn who Tsheringma is, why this thangka is special, and how it can bring inspiration and blessings into your space. Crafted in the Karma Gadri style with natural mineral colours and 24K gold on cotton canvas, it’s more than art, it’s a living blessing.
Who is Tsheringma?
Tsheringma is a revered deity in Tibetan Buddhism, known as the goddess of long life. She is seen as a protector of practitioners, offering vitality, courage, and support along the spiritual path.
Tsheringma is shown riding a snow lion. The snow lion symbolizes fearlessness, strength, and joy, qualities she brings to those who connect with her through meditation, prayer, or simply having her thangka nearby.
She is not just for monks or advanced practitioners. Anyone seeking inspiration, protection, and a gentle reminder to live with courage can find solace in welcoming Tsheringma into their space.
By understanding her role, you begin to see that a thangka isn’t just a painting, it’s a doorway to connection, blessing, and energy that can support your everyday life.
Why Tsheringma is Featured This Week
Tsheringma brings long life, vitality, and protection to those who connect with her. This week, we’re highlighting her because now is a meaningful time to invite her energy into your life.
Practitioners have long looked to Tsheringma for guidance and support, especially when seeking strength, health, and courage to face challenges. Her presence reminds us to nurture ourselves, stay resilient, and approach life with a sense of joy and fearlessness.
By featuring Tsheringma now, we celebrate her timeless blessings and give you a chance to bring that inspiration and support into your home or practice space.
Benefits to the Practitioner
Having Tsheringma’s thangka isn’t just about admiring beautiful art; it’s about inviting her blessings into your life.
For practitioners, connecting with Tsheringma can:
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Inspire courage and vitality – her energy helps you feel stronger in both practice and daily life.
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Support long life and health – meditating on or keeping her thangka nearby is believed to bring vitality.
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Offer protection and guidance – she helps clear obstacles and supports your spiritual journey.
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Encourage mindfulness and focus – her presence can remind you to live with awareness and purpose.
Even if you’re not meditating daily, simply having her thangka in your space can create a calm, uplifting energy, a gentle reminder of courage, joy, and protection.
The Artwork & Style
This Tsheringma thangka is created in the Karma Gadri style, known for its elegant composition, flowing landscapes, and serene atmosphere. We have used natural mineral colours and 24K gold, bringing a subtle yet vibrant glow that makes the details come alive.
Painted on cotton canvas and measuring 10x13 inches, the thangka is small enough to fit comfortably in your space while still capturing every intricate detail. You’ll notice the careful attention given to Tsheringma’s posture, her snow lion, and the surrounding elements - each part is designed to convey her protective and life-giving energy.
This combination of artistry, materials, and symbolism makes the thangka not only visually stunning but also spiritually meaningful.
Iconography of Tsheringma
In Tibetan Buddhist art, every detail of a deity’s image carries deep meaning, and Tsheringma is no exception.
- Right hand holding a vajra: This represents indestructible power, clarity, and the ability to overcome obstacles.
- Vase of nectar in left hand: Symbolizing healing, long life, and vitality.
- Snow lion mount: A symbol of courage, fearlessness, and joy.
- Traditional Tibetan attire: Her full robes, jewelry, and crown reflect spiritual authority, wisdom, and respect for the sacred tradition.
- Graceful posture and serene expression: Her youthful, radiant face embodies vitality, protection, and benevolence.
- Bare feet: Tsheringma is depicted barefoot, symbolizing her grounded presence, humility, and direct connection to the practitioner and the earth.
At Enlightenment Studio, special care is taken to preserve accurate iconography. Each element from the curve of the vase to the posture of the snow lion is painted with precision according to traditional guidelines. This ensures that the thangka is not only visually beautiful but also spiritually authentic, carrying the blessings and symbolism as they have been passed down for centuries.
Why This Thangka Stands Out
What makes this Tsheringma thangka truly special is the way it combines artistry with blessing.
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The snow lion: Tsheringma riding her snow lion is a powerful image of courage, fearlessness, and joy.
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Simplicity and depth: While the composition is elegant and uncluttered, every detail carries meaning and energy.
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Authentic craftsmanship: Created in the Karma Gadri style with natural mineral colours and 24K gold, each stroke reflects careful, traditional artistry.
This thangka draws the eye, nourishes the spirit, and brings the blessings of Tsheringma into your home or practice space.
Welcoming Tsheringma into your Space
Owning this Tsheringma thangka is more than having a beautiful piece of art. It’s about welcoming a protector and source of blessings into your life.
Whether you place it in your meditation space, living room, or personal altar, her presence can inspire courage, vitality, and joy. Every glance at the thangka is a gentle reminder to live with awareness, strength, and heart.
By bringing Tsheringma into your space, you’re not just appreciating artistry; you’re inviting a living blessing to support and uplift you every day.
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