Samantabhadra Yab Yum Buddha According to traditional Tibetan Buddhism Buddha Samantabhadra is the primordial Buddha and the central figure of the most important of all Tantras: the Guhyagarbha Tantra.In the verses of the Nyingma texts, Samantabhadra is described as the “primordial Lord of unchanging light, the central origin of all mandalas, possessing the ocean of knowledge and pristine awareness”.In this thangka painting Samantabhadra is depicted embracing his consort Samantabhadri in Yab-Yum, the sacred union.The color of his skin is blue and he sits naked in 'vajra' posture, with his two hands placed in his laps in the gesture of meditation.Samantabhadra is the representation of the original nature of the mind and symbol of unity between awareness and compassion.------------------------------------------------------------------Size: 11"/ 28 cm (width) x 14"/ 36 cm (height)Materials: Cotton Canvas, Acrylic Colors, Genuine 24K Gold------------------------------------------------------------------THIS THANGKA IS HAND-PAINTED IN THE TRADITIONAL STYLE BY NEPALI ARTIST AND THE QUALITY IS HIGH

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Buddha's Mahaparanirvana Thangka This image illustrates the passing of Shakyamuni Buddha( Parinirvana). A Buddha's Parinirvana is different from regular death because he already is liberated . Legend Has it that the earth Trembled, Celestial music filled the air, and there was a rain of heavenly flower petals. He like every other sentient being passed away demonstrating the impermanence of life and the suffering of cyclic existence to his followers. Background of Shakyamuni Buddha's Parinirvana Shakyamuni's Parinirvana was a very rare occasion as it exemplified that any human can attain what Gautama Buddha had attained. His death in the middle of the jungle in Kushinagar, Uttar Pradesh also symbolizes impermanence. The enlightened one died a normal death just like any other human being, Shakyamuni was around eighty-one years old when he attained parinirvana. Gautama Buddha was in a jungle of an ancient kingdom of Mallas at Kushinagar when he announced his near approaching parinirvana. As per the granthas, he stopped in the village of Pava, where Chundra offered lunch to the Buddha. After eating the offered lunch, Buddha felt immediate discomfort and got very sick. However, Buddha told Ananda that Chundra's offerings were as holy as that of Sujata's offerings which taught Gautama Buddha the middle way. His last sermon read: "All composite things are by nature impermanent. Work out your salvation with diligence". He instructed his disciples to take dharma as their only teacher and not to rely on any person or anything else. The legends say that the earth trembled, celestial music filled the air and flowers showered from the heavens. Parinirvana Buddha Painting This painting follows the Japanese style of Muromachi Period, 14th Century. This Japanese-style masterpiece includes subtle details, a few Japanese iconographies, and a beautiful illustration of Gautama Buddha's final departure from the realm of suffering. The central figure in this painting illustrates Gautama Buddha lying on his right side, resting his head on his right palm putting one leg over the other in a lion's pose. His body is seen facing north, which intends to tell us that his teachings will spread to the north. -to Tibet, Mongolia and beyond. Beside his pillow, we see a cuckoo bird in a cage ready to fly away. This iconography is often used by Japanese artists. The flight-ready Cuckoo in Japanese art is a symbol of entering the sects of the Buddhas or freedom from the samsara. This painting is an exact illustration of Shakyamuni's parinirvana as per the Pali canonical "Mahaparinibbana Sutta" Buddha, despite being in his final hour, is painted with sound and peaceful gestures as if he is resting. The arahantas around him are the only ones who are able to retain their composure in this great time of grief. The environment of the Painting The scene or environment looks a bit exaggerated. For example, the trees are bowing towards the buddha attending Parinirvana and the animals around are howling in grief with many humans and non-humans lay low absorbed by sadness. Though the painting gives the feel of a daytime showing clear green hills and the beautiful scenery in the background, a full moon is placed above trees and the clouds. Figures surrounding Shakyamuni It is believed that when a realized being dies fulfilling his purpose, even devas from different realms come down to earth to witness this supreme site and pay respect . In this thangka painting, we see over fifty humane icons that include various heavenly and demonic figures along with many animal figures attending Buddha's Parinirvana. The angels on the top left of the painting are seen accompanying BUddha’s mother. The artist has drawn several flowers scattered all around Buddha's bier. It is believed that the angels in heaven along with the trees showered Shakyamuni's body with flowers. In the first row of Shakyamuni's bier, we see various Arahantas who are seen either looking at The Parinirvana Buddha or gazing at the sky. Among these arihants the around Buddha’s feet is Bhante Ananda - Shakyamuni's principal attendant and Cousin. Likewise, there are various other Bhikkhus who are seen saddened but the one who's lying on the ground is Subhadra, Buddha's final convert. Some bhikkhus are also seen seated with facepalm gestures which symbolize disappointment over the untimely death of Shakyamuni. Then we see 14 heavenly beings surrounding Shakyamuni. The male figure on the extreme left corner of this painting is Lord Indra, framed between two branches of the Saal tree. Indra, the lord of heaven (Deva Loka) is believed to be singing songs about Shakyamuni's accomplishments. Just beside Indra, we have a multi-headed demonic figure representing a Asura. Around Shakyamuni, iconographies with crowns and jewels must be the kings and royals , and then non human looking figures must be Dharmapalas. The whole painting is a graphical representation of SHakyamuni’s final moments before he was cremated. In this last moments, The BUddha is seen among living Bhikkhus, Heavenly Beings, Kings and Royalties and various other sentient beings visible and non visible to the naked eye, who are all there to witness the final liberation of the ENLIGHTENED ONE ------------------------------------------------------------------ Size: 35"/ 89 cm (width) x 39"/ 100 cm (height)Materials: Cotton Canvas, Acrylic Colors, Genuine 24K Gold ------------------------------------------------------------------ THIS THANGKA IS HAND-PAINTED IN THE TRADITIONAL STYLE AND THE QUALITY IS HIGH

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Shakyamuni Buddha Gold Thangka Introduction To The Thangka : Gautam Buddha, also often referred to as Sakyamuni, was a spiritual teacher upon whose lessons the foundations for Buddhism were formed. He is regarded as the Supreme Buddha and is the first enlightened individual to be visualized. Despite some confusion from those who do not follow Buddhism, it is important to note that the Buddha was not considered to be a God. He was rather a mere human, like the rest of us, who was able to develop an extraordinary perception about existence. This perception helped him to rid his mind of the things that cause us all a level of suffering; craving, hatred, and delusion. This, in turn, helped him to attain levels of true peace and contentment – and remain free from the suffering of sentient beings. How to take care of your thangka? -Hang your thangka in a traditional silk brocade-Regular Inspection of your thangka; examine the borders and all attachments.-Keep thangkas covered when they are on display but not in use.-Rotate thangkas between display and storage on a regular basis, two to four times a year, to reduce the amount of exposure to light. Keep away from sunlight and humidity.-Do not apply liquids or other materials to the surface of the thangka. ----------------------------------------------------------------------Size: 19.5"/ 50 cm (width) x 28.5"/ 72 cm (height)Materials: Cotton Canvas, Acrylic Colors, Genuine 24K Gold----------------------------------------------------------------------THIS THANGKA IS HAND-PAINTED IN THE TRADITIONAL STYLE AND THE QUALITY IS HIGH------------------------------------------------------------------ How does Thangka benefit us? It goes without saying that every detail of a painting has a symbolic meaning. Regardless of your religious affiliation, a thangka can help you on your path to enlightenment, whether you practice Buddhism or have other religious convictions. Thangkas are paintings that depict deities with various iconographic elements and symbolism that encourage meditation on the teachings of the god they depict. Any thangka is intended to aid in the removal of the film of ignorance, which is a significant barrier to the road to enlightenment. The Thangka is revered as a holy item. They promote positivity, spread Buddhism's teachings, bring about peace, harmony, and oneness, and dispel any negative energy that may be there.

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Buddha original Handmade Tibetan Thangka Painting This is a very high-quality Tibetan Thangka of Buddha, painting made with natural stone color and pure gold. Gautama Buddha was an ascetic and spiritual teacher of South Asia who lived during the latter half of the first millennium BCE. He was the founder of Buddhism and is revered by Buddhists as an Enlightened being whose teachings sought a path to freedom from ignorance, craving, rebirth and suffering. Buddha is depicted in various places. Generally he is shown with short kinky hair. He bears a calm and graceful appearance. The lobes of his ears are long . He wears a yellow robe. His hands are in boon-giving and protection-giving attitude. Buddha is shown either in a standing or in a sitting pose. The image of Buddha in some places is that of Dhyani Buddha. In this pose alsonthe calm and contemplative facial expression is most enchanting. However, Buddhists do not accept that Buddha was an incarnation of any god. ------------------------------------------------------------------ Size: 14"/ 36 cm (width) x 19"/ 48 cm (height)Materials: Cotton Canvas, Acrylic Colors, Genuine 24K Gold ------------------------------------------------------------------ THIS THANGKA IS HAND-PAINTED IN THE TRADITIONAL STYLE BY NEPALI ARTIST AND THE QUALITY IS HIGH ------------------------------------------------------------------ Framing: -Not mounted on a traditional brocade -Tibetan Silk brocade is available in a variety of colors and quality -Price ranges from $35 to $100 depending upon the silk quality -Additional 3 business days for this service ------------------------------------------------------------------ Delivery: -Free Shipping -Standard Courier Services -4-10 business days for delivery -All items are insured ------------------------------------------------------------------ Return Policy: -Returns are accepted within 60 business days. -You can ship either to Nepal or Texas (USA), whichever works better for you. ------------------------------------------------------------------ We will be more than happy to answer all your questions. ------------------------------------------------------------------ Please contact us to: - Custom order a thangka of any Vajrayana deity. Usually, it takes 2-5 months (depending on complexity) to finish such a thangka of average size.

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Meditation and Yoga ArtAbout Our Thangka The Full Gold Style Hand Painted Shakyamuni Buddha is a great work of art that beautifully and intricately portrays Shakyamuni Buddha, the founder of Buddhism. This painting's shiny and bright appearance is a result of the hand-painted gold leaf used in traditional methods to make it on silk.The Buddha is seen in a reclining position, his eyes closed in meditation, with his right hand on his knee and his left hand holding a bowl for alms. His right hand is also shown to be holding a begging bowl in his lap. The artwork appears lifelike and motivating because of the extreme care and skill with which his attire, facial features, and posture were portrayed.------------------------------------------------------------------Size: 15"/ 38 cm (width) x 21"/ 53 cm (height)Materials: Cotton Canvas, Acrylic Colors, Genuine 24K Gold------------------------------------------------------------------Introduction To The Thangka :Gautam Buddha, also often referred to as Sakyumuni, was a spiritual teacher upon whose lessons the foundations for Buddhism were formed. He is regarded as the Supreme Buddha and is the first enlightened individual to be visualized. Despite some confusion from those who do not follow Buddhism, it is important to note that the Buddha was not considered to be a God. He was rather a mere human, like the rest of us, who was able to develop an extraordinary perception about existence. This perception helped him to rid his mind of the things that cause us all a level of suffering; craving, hatred, and delusion. This, in turn, helped him to attain levels of true peace and contentment – and remain free from the suffering of sentient beings.How does Thangka benefit us?It goes without saying that every detail of a painting has a symbolic meaning. Regardless of your religious affiliation, a thangka can help you on your path to enlightenment, whether you practice Buddhism or have other religious convictions. Thangkas are paintings that depict deities with various iconographic elements and symbolism that encourage meditation on the teachings of the god they depict. Any thangka is intended to aid in the removal of the film of ignorance, which is a significant barrier to the road to enlightenment. The Thangka is revered as a holy item. They promote positivity, spread Buddhism's teachings, bring about peace, harmony, and oneness, and dispel any negative energy that may be there.

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YabYum Buddha ThangkaIntroduction to YabYum Buddha ThangkaAccording to traditional Tibetan Buddhism Buddha Samantabhadra is the primordial Buddha and the central figure of the most important of all Tantras: the Guhyagarbha TantraIn the verses of the Nyingma texts, Samantabhadra is described as the “primordial Lord of unchanging light, the central origin of all mandalas, possessing the ocean of knowledge and pristine awareness”.In this thangka painting Samantabhadra is depicted embracing his consort Samantabhadri in Yab-Yum, the sacred union.The color of his skin is blue and he sits naked in a 'vajra' posture, with his two hands placed on his laps in the gesture of meditation.Samantabhadra is the representation of the original nature of the mind and a symbol of unity between awareness and compassion. ------------------------------------------------------------------Size: 10"/ 25 cm (width) x 13"/ 33 cm (height)Materials: Cotton Canvas, Acrylic Colors, Genuine 24K Gold------------------------------------------------------------------THIS THANGKA IS HAND-PAINTED IN THE TRADITIONAL STYLE BY NEPALI ARTIST AND THE QUALITY IS HIGH

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Medicine Buddha Introduction To The Thangka : The Buddha of Medicine is the focus of three sutras in the Tibetan Kangyur. One sutra describes the twelve goals of the Buddha of Medicine, another sutra describes the seven other medicine buddhas' goals, and the third sutra describes the dharanis, or mantras, of all the Buddhas of treatment together. He plays a significant role in the Four Medical Tantras as well, which serve as the foundation for Tibetan medicine and a variety of therapeutic sadhanas.How to take care of your thangka? -Hang your thangka in a traditional silk brocade-Regular Inspection of your thangka; examine the borders and all attachments.-Keep thangkas covered when they are on display but not in use.-Rotate thangkas between display and storage on a regular basis, two to four times a year, to reduce the amount of exposure to light. Keep away from sunlight and humidity.-Do not apply liquids or other materials to the surface of the thangka. ------------------------------------------------------------------Size: 19"/ 48 cm (width) x 29"/ 74 cm (height)Materials: Cotton Canvas, Acrylic Colors, Genuine 24K Gold------------------------------------------------------------------THIS THANGKA IS HAND-PAINTED IN THE TRADITIONAL STYLE BY NEPALI ARTIST, AND THE QUALITY IS HIGH------------------------------------------------------------------ How does Thangka benefit us? It goes without saying that every detail of a painting has a symbolic meaning. Regardless of your religious affiliation, a thangka can help you on your path to enlightenment, whether you practice Buddhism or have other religious convictions. Thangkas are paintings that depict deities with various iconographic elements and symbolism that encourage meditation on the teachings of the god they depict. Any thangka is intended to aid in the removal of the film of ignorance, which is a significant barrier to the road to enlightenment. The Thangka is revered as a holy item. They promote positivity, spread Buddhism's teachings, bring about peace, harmony, and oneness, and dispel any negative energy that may be there.

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Handpainted Shakyamuni Buddha About Our Thangka :Shakyamuni Buddha (Tibetan: sha kya tu pa, sang gye. English: the Enlightened One, Sage of the Shakya Clan), founder of Buddhism. In Theravadin or Foundational Buddhism, Shakyamuni is the only Buddha. In Mahayana Buddhism, there are many buddha mentioned. Some are described in detail with complex narratives and literature while others are only referenced by name.How does Thangka benefit us?It goes without saying that every detail of a painting has a symbolic meaning. Regardless of your religious affiliation, a thangka can help you on your path to enlightenment, whether you practice Buddhism or have other religious convictions. Thangkas are paintings that depict deities with various iconographic elements and symbolism that encourage meditation on the teachings of the god they depict. Any thangka is intended to aid in the removal of the film of ignorance, which is a significant barrier to the road to enlightenment. The Thangka is revered as a holy item. They promote positivity, spread Buddhism's teachings, bring about peace, harmony, and oneness, and dispel any negative energy that may be there. ------------------------------------------------------------------Size: 14"/ 36 cm (width) x 19"/ 48 cm (height)Materials: Cotton Canvas, Acrylic Colors, Genuine 24K Gold------------------------------------------------------------------THIS THANGKA IS HAND-PAINTED IN THE TRADITIONAL STYLE AND THE QUALITY IS HIGH------------------------------------------------------------------

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Tibetan Shakaymauni Thangka Introduction To The Thangka :Gautam Buddha, also often referred to as Shakyamuni, was a spiritual teacher upon whose lessons the foundations for Buddhism were formed. He is regarded as the Supreme Buddha and is the first enlightened individual to be visualized. Despite some confusion from those who do not follow Buddhism, it is essential to note that the Buddha was not considered a God. He was instead a mere human, like the rest of us, who was able to develop an extraordinary perception about existence. This perception helped him to rid his mind of the things that cause us all a level of suffering; craving, hatred, and delusion. This, in turn, helped him to attain levels of true peace and contentment – and remain free from the suffering of sentient beings.------------------------------------------------------------------Size: 20"/ 51 cm (width) x 28"/ 71 cm (height)Materials: Cotton Canvas, Acrylic Colors, Genuine 24K Gold------------------------------------------------------------------THIS THANGKA IS HAND-PAINTED IN THE TRADITIONAL STYLE BY NEPALI ARTIST, AND THE QUALITY IS HIGH------------------------------------------------------------------ How does Thangka benefit us?Every detail of a painting has a symbolic meaning. Regardless of your religious affiliation, a thangka can help you on your path to enlightenment, whether you practice Buddhism or have other religious convictions. Thangkas are paintings that depict deities with various iconographic elements and symbolism that encourage meditation on the teachings of the god they show. Any thangka is intended to aid in removing the film of ignorance, which is a significant barrier to the road to enlightenment. The Thangka is revered as a holy item. They promote positivity, spread Buddhism's teachings, bring about peace, harmony, and oneness, and dispel any negative energy that may be there.

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Enlightened Serenity: Shakyamuni Buddha Thangka Introuction To The Thangka : The historical Buddha and creator of Buddhist teaching is Shakyamuni Buddha, also referred to as "the Buddha." It is believed that each "Kalpa" (Buddhist eon) has its own Buddha, whose teachings vanish when the next Buddha appears. He is thought to have lived around 420 BC and spent the most of his time teaching the Dharma. How to take care of your thangka? -Hang your thangka in a traditional silk brocade-Regular Inspection of your thangka; examine the borders and all attachments.-Keep thangkas covered when they are on display but not in use.-Rotate thangkas between display and storage on a regular basis, two to four times a year, to reduce the amount of exposure to light. Keep away from sunlight and humidity.-Do not apply liquids or other materials to the surface of the thangka. ------------------------------------------------------------------------- Size: 38cm (width) x 51 cm (height)Materials: Cotton Canvas, Acrylic Colors, Genuine 24K Gold ------------------------------------------------------------------------ How does Thangka benefit us? It goes without saying that every detail of a painting has a symbolic meaning. Regardless of your religious affiliation, a thangka can help you on your path to enlightenment, whether you practice Buddhism or have other religious convictions. Thangkas are paintings that depict deities with various iconographic elements and symbolism that encourage meditation on the teachings of the god they depict. Any thangka is intended to aid in the removal of the film of ignorance, which is a significant barrier to the road to enlightenment. The Thangka is revered as a holy item. They promote positivity, spread Buddhism's teachings, bring about peace, harmony, and oneness, and dispel any negative energy that may be there.

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Full Gold Style Shakyamuni Buddha Thangka About Our ThangkaDesign in 24k gold The exquisite Shakyamuni Buddha Thangka depicts the Buddha who established Buddhism. This traditional Tibetan Buddhist painting is delicately hand-painted in brilliant hues and minute details on a background of a shining 24k gold leaf. The core image of the thangka depicts Shakyamuni Buddha, who is surrounded by motifs and symbols representing his teachings and the path to enlightenment. The rich intricacy of the artwork and its use of gold leaf lend it a sense of grandeur and reverence, making it a great tool for spiritual practice and meditation. Gazing at a Shakyamuni Buddha Thangka is claimed to allow one to connect with the Buddha's teachings and reach inner tranquility and enlightenment.------------------------------------------------------------------Size: 16"/ 41 cm (width) x 22"/ 56cm (height)Materials: Cotton Canvas, Acrylic Colors, Genuine 24K Gold------------------------------------------------------------------THIS THANGKA IS HAND-PAINTED IN THE TRADITIONAL STYLE AND THE QUALITY IS HIGH------------------------------------------------------------------Introduction To The Thangka :All philosophies commemorate various events in Buddha Gautama's life, such as his birth, enlightenment, and ascension to nirvana. All three events are celebrated on the same day in some countries, known as Vesak in Southeast Asia. The title Buddha was used by various religious groups and had multiple meanings. Still, it came to be most strongly associated with the Buddhist tradition and to mean an enlightened being. He is regarded as the one who has awakened from the sleep of ignorance and achieved freedom from suffering. According to various Buddhist traditions, there have been Buddhas in the past, and there will be Buddhas in the future.How to take care of your thangka?-Hang your thangka in a traditional silk brocade-Regular Inspection of your thangka; examine the borders and all attachments.-Keep thangkas covered when they are on display but not in use.-Rotate thangkas between display and storage regularly, two to four times a year, to reduce the amount of exposure to light. Keep away from sunlight and humidity.-Do not apply liquids or other materials to the surface of the thangka.

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Buddha Life Story About the Thangka Amoghasiddhi is associated with Vajrayana Buddhism and originates in the Tantric Literature of the Charya, Yoga, and Anuttarayoga Tantra classes. The sculptural images generally fall into two groups, either as Buddhas with monastic robes and without ornaments known as nirmanakaya appearance or Buddhas in Bodhisattva Appearance, also known as peaceful appearance, with crowns and ornaments - sambhogakaya appearance. He is most commonly depicted in the set of the Five Symbolic Buddhas. Introduction To Buddha's Life Story Sakyamuni Buddha descended into the world to offer the proper way to fortunate creatures in order for them to be free of the cycle of life. He engaged in all Bodhisattva tasks in order to achieve complete enlightenment. He traveled lessons for the benefit of all sentient creatures from one location to the next till the end of his life. The Prajnaparamita is Lord Buddha's core teaching, and it incorporates two key beliefs: Prajna (wisdom) and Upya (method). In this Sutra, he describes the emptiness directly, and how realizing the emptiness is a precise cure to self-deception as well as the phenomenon that is the underlying cause of cyclic life. Similarly, this Sutra describes indirectly the several phases of the route to Buddhahood, which is the ultimate aim of sentient beings. It signifies that in order to achieve enlightenment, one must exercise both knowledge and procedure. ------------------------------------------------------------------Size: 20"/ 51 cm (width) x 29"/ 74 cm (height)Materials: Cotton Canvas, Acrylic Colors, Genuine 24K Gold------------------------------------------------------------------THIS THANGKA IS HAND-PAINTED IN THE TRADITIONAL STYLE AND THE QUALITY IS HIGH How does Thangka benefit us? It goes without saying that every detail of a painting has a symbolic meaning. Regardless of your religious affiliation, a thangka can help you on your path to enlightenment, whether you practice Buddhism or have other religious convictions. Thangkas are paintings that depict deities with various iconographic elements and symbolism that encourage meditation on the teachings of the god they depict. Any thangka is intended to aid in the removal of the film of ignorance, which is a significant barrier to the road to enlightenment.

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