Oil Varnished Buddha life Story A rare Vintage Thangka procured in the 1980s, perfectly maintained and kept for all these years, is available for you. Shakyamuni Buddha is depicted in this thangka together with the two main disciples as it appears in the most classical representations. Buddha is seated in a vajra posture on a white moon disc and lotus. Shakyamuni Buddha was an educator upon whose lessons the establishments for Wholesome Dharma were shaped. He is respected as the Supreme Buddha and is the primary edified person to be idolized walking on Two Legs. Despite confusion from those who don't take after Buddhism, it is critical to note that the Buddha was not considered a God. He was a simple human, just like the rest of us, who was able to create an uncommon discernment around his presence. 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.------------------------------------------------------------------Size: 15"/ 38 cm (width) x 22"/ 56 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?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 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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Buddhist Bhavachakra Thangka Introduction To The Thangka :The Wheel of Life, or "Bhavacakra," is well recognized among Buddhist monks as a powerful meditation technique, as well as among students seeking to acquire and comprehend the Buddha's teachings.The Wheel signifies the causes of sorrow and may be found painted on the walls of numerous Tibetan Buddhist temples across the Himalayas.The central circle depicts "the three poisons," which are depicted by a cock (ignorance), a pig (greed), and a snake (hatred). They are encircled by the six realms of existence, which are encompassed in turn by the endless cycle of life, or samsara of the wheel.The final thought to consider is inescapable karma - the accumulation of our acts as guided by the law of cause and effect, which decides our fate. Our acts, both positive and negative, accrue in our Karmic "account" throughout our lifetimes.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: 15"/ 38 cm (width) x 20"/51 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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Oil Varnished Bhavachakra Thangka Introduction To The Thangka : According to historical records, the Buddha himself gave specific directions for how the work should be carried out when the first model of the Wheel of life also known as Bhavachakra, was painted above the Veluvana Bihara at Rajagriha's entrance. The actions of Maudgalyayana, one of the Buddha's most important pupils, served as inspiration. By using his psychic abilities, Maudgalyayana was able to visit all living things in all realms of existence and see them in various states of joy or agony. As a consequence, he learned the reasons for these various moods. The Buddha saw that there weren't enough individuals like Maudgalyayana to instruct everyone who need his instruction. He gave his monks the task of painting the Wheel of Life, which represents the many spheres of life and the underlying mechanisms that govern them, at each monastery's entryway. The image is successful in that it appeals to our imagination with its rich and potent images even if it is not precisely a factual depiction of worldly reality. 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: 11"/ 28 cm (width) x 15"/ 38 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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Buddhist Bhavachakra Thangka About Our Thangka : Our thangka is a lovely, hand-painted depiction of the Buddhist Bhavachakra that has 24 karat gold, natural colors, and exquisite detail. As you can see in our artwork, the primary colors utilized to create thangka paintings are red, white, blue, green, and yellow. Intrdoduction To Bhavachakra : The Wheel of Life or “Bhavacakra” is well known by Buddhist monks as a powerful meditation tool and also by students to learn and understand the teachings of the Buddha. The Wheel represents the very reasons of suffering and it can be seen painted on the walls of many Tibetan Buddhist monasteries in all Himalayan regions. According to historical records, the Buddha himself gave specific directions for how the work should be carried out when the first model of the Wheel of life was painted above the Veluvana Bihara at Rajagriha's entrance. The actions of Maudgalyayana, one of the Buddha's most important pupils, served as inspiration. By using his psychic abilities, Maudgalyayana was able to visit all living things in all realms of existence and see them in various states of joy or agony. As a consequence, he learned the reasons for these various moods. The Wheel of life thangka is one of the popular and complicated subjects of Buddhism.------------------------------------------------------------------Size with Brocade: 18" / 46 cm (width) x 21"/ 53 cm (height)Canvas Size : 10" / 25 cm (width) x 11"/ 28 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 pollution harm the thangka? Thangka do not have a varnish or surface treatment like western paintings do to protect them. It is impossible to clean a thangka whose surface has gotten damaged or discolored by smoke or oil. It is crucial to make an effort to keep the delicate surface from being harmed.

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Tibetan Wheel Of Life Thangka Introduction To The Thangka : This thangka painting is characterized by blue background color and different Buddhas are depicted in each realm. Lord Yama has a grey color and he holds the wheel with both his hands by the two sides. The Wheel of Life, or “Bhavacakra,” is well known by Buddhist monks as a powerful meditation tool and by students to learn and understand the teachings of the Buddha.The Wheel represents the reasons for suffering, and it can be seen painted on the walls of many Tibetan Buddhist monasteries in all Himalayan regions.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.------------------------------------------------------------------Size: 12"/ 30 cm (width) x 16"/ 41 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? 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 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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Samsara Nirvana Life About Our Thangka : We have had this Thangka in our collection for over 20 years now. Our thangka was stored away for several years. We were thrilled to discover the quality and depth of these beautiful thangkas when we unveiled them and decided to showcase them online for everyone. Introduction to Samsara Nirvana Life Yama, the Lord of Death, holding the Wheel of Life which represents Samsara, or the world on a Tibetan Thangka. In the central circle is a snake chasing a pig chasing a rooster chasing the snake which represents craving, hatred and ignorance. The six sections, surrounding the central circle, show representations of the six realms - the realm of the gods, the realm of the titans, the realm of the humans, the realm of the animals, the realm of the hungry ghosts and the realm of the demons.------------------------------------------------------------------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 How does Thangka help us? Historically used as a teaching aid, thangkas are used as a meditation tool to help bring one further down the path to enlightenment. Devotional images act as the centerpiece during a ritual or ceremony and are often used as mediums through which one can offer prayers or make requests.

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Wheel Of Life Thangka Introduction To The Thangka :Buddhist monks know the Wheel of Life or “Bhavacakra” as a powerful meditation tool and by students to learn and understand the teachings of the Buddha. The Wheel represents the reasons for suffering, and it can be seen painted on the walls of many Tibetan Buddhist monasteries in all Himalayan regions.The Buddha realized that there were not enough people like Maudgalyayana to teach all those who needed to hear his teaching. He, therefore, instructed his disciples to paint the Wheel of Life, a depiction of the different realms of existence, and their underlying processes, at the entrance to every monastery. The picture is not strictly a literal account of worldly existence but effectively appeals to our imagination with its rich and powerful imagery.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.------------------------------------------------------------------Size: 29"/ 73 cm (width) x 38"/ 97cm (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?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 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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Wheel Of Life Thangka Introduction To The Thangka : The Wheel of Life or “Bhavacakra” is well known by Buddhist monks as a powerful meditation tool and also by students to learn and understand the teachings of the Buddha. The Wheel represents the very reasons for suffering and it can be seen painted on the walls of many Tibetan Buddhist monasteries in all Himalayan regions. The center circle illustrates “the three poisons,” represented by a cock (ignorance), a pig (greed), and a snake (hatred). They are surrounded by the six realms of existence, which are in turn surrounded by the perpetual cycle of life, or samsara of wheel. The third thought to contemplate is inexorable karma - the accumulation of our actions as governed by the law of cause and effect which determines our destiny. Our actions, both positive and negative, accumulate in our Karmic “account” throughout every second of our lives.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.oneness, and dispel any negative energy that may be there. ----------------------------------------------------------------------Size: 16"/ 41 cm (width) x 21"/53 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

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Tibetan Wheel Of Life About the Thangka : This thangka painting is characterised by blue background color and different Buddhas are depicted in each realm. Lord Yama has a grey color and he holds the wheel with both his hands by the two sides. Introduction of Tibetan Wheel Of Life : The Wheel of Life or “Bhavachakra” is well known by Tibetan Buddhist monks as a powerful meditation tool and also by students to learn and understand the teachings of the Buddha. The Wheel represents the very reasons of suffering and it can be seen painted on the walls of many Tibetan Buddhist monasteries in all Himalayan regions. The six main segments of the wheel are the six realms of existence. The upper half is the relatively happier realm of the gods, the asuras or demigods, and the human realm. The lower half is the realms of the animals, hungry ghosts, and lastly the torturous hell realm. ------------------------------------------------------------------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 AND THE QUALITY IS HIGH Why is it important to keep thangka away from insects, vermin, and mold? The animal and plant glue binders used in creating thangkas are an excellent food for mold, insects, and vermin. A warm, damp environment is an ideal environment for mold growth. Thangkas that are rolled and stored in a dark and undisturbed place are easy prey for insects and rodents. So, to prevent it from damage one should always examine display and storage areas frequently, look for signs of dampness, mold growth, insect frass, or rodent droppings.

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30+ Years Old Wheel Of Life Thangka Introduction To The Thangka : According to the ancient texts, the original model for the Wheel of life was painted over the gateway of the Veluvana Bihari at Rajagriha on the instructions of the Buddha himself, who indicated precisely how the work should be done. The Buddha was inspired by the activities of one of his chief disciples, Maudgalyayana. Thanks to his mastery of psychic powers, Maudgalyayana was able to visit all beings in the different realms of existence and to see them in different states of pain or pleasure; as a result, he became aware of the causes of these different states. The Buddha realized that there were not enough people like Maudgalyayana to teach all those who needed to hear his teaching. He, therefore, instructed his disciples to paint the Wheel of Life, a depiction of the different realms of existence, and their underlying processes, at the entrance to every monastery. The picture is not strictly a literal account of worldly existence but is effective in appealing to our imagination with its rich and powerful imagery. 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: 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. 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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Oil Varnished Wheel Of Life Thangka Introduction To The Thangka : The Wheel of Life depicts the core of Buddhism's Four Truths: the presence of worldly suffering, its origin and cause, the practicing route to freedom from suffering, and its conclusion. This amazing thangka artwork depicts the origins and consequences of evil, image by picture. The metaphor reminds us that everyone is always judge and accountable for his or her own fate, because causes and their repercussions are the products of our own acts, according to Karma. Yama, painted in red/pink in this thangka, represents fate by holding the wheel in his claws at the very top. The backdrop is orange, and each world depicts a different Buddha. 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: 10"/ 25 cm (width) x 12"/ 30 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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Oil Varnished Wheel of Life Thangka Introduction To The Thangka : According to the ancient texts, the original model for the Wheel of life was painted over the gateway of the Veluvana Bihara at Rajagriha on the instructions of the Buddha himself, who indicated exactly how the work should be done. The Buddha was inspired by the activities of one of his chief disciples, Maudgalyayana. Thanks to his mastery of psychic powers, Maudgalyayana was able to visit all beings in the different realms of existence, and to see them in different states of pain or pleasure; as a result, he became aware of the causes of these different states. The Buddha realized that there were not enough people like Maudgalyayana to teach all those who needed to hear his teaching. He, therefore, instructed his disciples to paint the Wheel of Life, a depiction of the different realms of existence, and their underlying processes, at the entrance to every monastery. The picture is not strictly a literal account of worldly existence but is effective in that it appeals to our imagination with its rich and powerful imagery. 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: 15"/ 38 cm (width) x 20"/ 51 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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Wheel Of Life Thangka About Thangka According to the ancient texts, the original model for the Wheel of life was painted over the gateway of the Veluvana Bihara at Rajagriha on the instructions of the Buddha himself, who indicated exactly how the work should be done. The Buddha was inspired by the activities of one of his chief disciples Maudgalyayana . Introduction to Wheel Of Life Thangka The Buddha realized that there were not enough people like Maudgalyayana to teach all those who needed to hear his teaching. He, therefore, instructed his disciples to paint the Wheel of Life, a depiction of the different realms of existence, and their underlying processes, at the entrance to every monastery. The picture is not strictly a literal account of worldly existence, but is effective in that it appeals to our imagination with its rich and powerful imagery.Yama, the Lord of Death, holding the Wheel of Life which represents Samsara, or the world on a Tibetan Thangka. In the central circle is a snake chasing a pig chasing a rooster chasing the snake which represents craving, hatred and ignorance.------------------------------------------------------------------Size: 23"/ 58 cm (width) x 32"/ 81 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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Buddhist Bhavachakra Thangka About Our Thangka : Our thangka is a beautifully painted thangka portraying the Buddhist Bhavachakra. We painted it with 24 karat gold and colors derived from nature. The thangka depicts Yama, the God of Death, clutching the wheel that marks the gateway to the afterlife from these worlds of misery (nirvana). Introduction To Bhavachakra : The wheel is one of the most important symbols of Buddhist art and both representation of the teachings of the Buddha – Dharma and the endless circle of Samsara (rebirth). The six rays of the wheel represents The Noble Eightfold Path showed by the Buddha and representation of wisdom. The rim that holds the wheel together is decorated with traditional symbols and intricate decors. The rim symbolizes the importance of practice and meditation. Yama, the Lord of Death, is the figure that is holding the wheel of life. According to the Vedas, he was the first man to pass away, paving the way for all subsequent people to experience mortality. He watches over the under-earth resting place for the deceased as the protector of the south (the area of death). According to legend, Yama exists to defend Buddhism and Buddhists. He clutches the wheel of life in his hooves and stands for ephemerality and death. The Buddhist term for suffering is duhkha. Suffering, according to Buddhist philosophy, is the fundamental character of all existence. In order to symbolize the possibility of freedom, the Buddha is visible in each of the worlds.------------------------------------------------------------------Size: 19"/ 48 cm (width) x 25"/ 63 cm (height)Materials: Cotton Canvas, Acrylic Colors, Genuine 24K Gold------------------------------------------------------------------ THIS THANGKA IS HAND-PAINTED IN THE TRADITIONAL STYLE AND THE QUALITY IS HIGH Why should Thangka be kept away from water? Since thangka rapidly rips when exposed to water, it becomes stained. Any liquid that splashes or runs down the front or back of the thangka, including water, can change the ground's color, cause lines to run, and shift the pigment.

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Wheel of Life Buddhist Thangka Introduction To The Thangka : The Wheel of Life or “Bhavacakra” is well known by Buddhist monks as a powerful meditation tool and also by students to learn and understand the teachings of the Buddha. The Wheel represents the very reasons for suffering and it can be seen painted on the walls of many Tibetan Buddhist monasteries in all Himalayan regions. The center circle illustrates “the three poisons,” represented by a cock (ignorance), a pig (greed), and a snake (hatred). They are surrounded by the six realms of existence, which are in turn surrounded by the perpetual cycle of life, or samsara of wheel. The third thought to contemplate is inexorable karma - the accumulation of our actions as governed by the law of cause and effect which determines our destiny. Our actions, both positive and negative, accumulate in our Karmic “account” throughout every second of our lives. 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: 12"/ 30 cm (width) x 15"/ 38 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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Wheel of Life Thangka Introduction To The Thangka : According to the ancient texts, the original model for the Wheel of life was painted over the gateway of the Veluvana Bihara at Rajagriha on the instructions of the Buddha himself, who indicated exactly how the work should be done. The Buddha was inspired by the activities of one of his chief disciples, Maudgalyayana. Thanks to his mastery of psychic powers, Maudgalyayana was able to visit all beings in the different realms of existence, and to see them in different states of pain or pleasure; as a result, he became aware of the causes of these different states. The Buddha realized that there were not enough people like Maudgalyayana to teach all those who needed to hear his teaching. He, therefore, instructed his disciples to paint the Wheel of Life, a depiction of the different realms of existence, and their underlying processes, at the entrance to every monastery. The picture is not strictly a literal account of worldly existence but is effective in that it appeals to our imagination with its rich and powerful imagery. 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: 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 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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Wheel Of Life Buddhist Thangka Painting Introduction To The Thangka : The Wheel of Life or “Bhavacakra” is well known by Buddhist monks as a powerful meditation tool and also by students to learn and understand the teachings of the Buddha. The Wheel represents the very reasons of suffering and it can be seen painted on the walls of many Tibetan Buddhist monasteries in all Himalayan regions. The center circle illustrates “the three poisons,”represented by a cock (ignorance), a pig (greed), and snake (hatred). They are surrounded by the six realms of existence , which are in turn surrounded by the perpetual cycle of life, or samsara of wheel. The third thought to contemplate is inexorable karma - the accumulation of our actions as governed by the law of cause and effect which determines our destiny . Our actions, both positive and negative , accumulate in our Karmic “account” throughout every second of our lives. 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: 15"/ 38 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------------------------------------------------------------------ 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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Original Handpainted Bhavachakra Thangka Introduction To The Thangka : Yama, the Lord of Death, holding the Wheel of Life which represents Samsara, or the world on a Tibetan Thangka. In the central circle is a snake chasing a pig chasing a rooster chasing the snake which represents craving, hatred, and ignorance. The six sections, surrounding the central circle, show representations of the six realms - the realm of the gods, the realm of the titans, the realm of the humans, the realm of the animals, the realm of the hungry ghosts, and the realm of the demons.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: 11"/ 28 cm (width) x 13"/ 33 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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Religious Bhavachakra Thangka Introduction To The Thangka : The six worlds of the wheel of life, Bhavachakra thangka—God, Demi-gods, Animals, Hell, Humans, and Hungry Ghosts—can be understood on several levels. Different levels of understanding exist for each section. The Four Noble Truths, the Sufferings, their Causes, and the Essence of Buddhist Teaching are all represented by the Wheel of Life. This mandala depicts the causes of all actions as well as their results. 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: 10"/ 25 cm (width) x 12"/30 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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Wheel Of Life Thangka Painting Introduction To The Thangka : According to the ancient texts, the original model for the Wheel of life was painted over the gateway of the Veluvana Bihara at Rajagriha on the instructions of the Buddha himself, who indicated exactly how the work should be done. The Buddha was inspired by the activities of one of his chief disciples, Maudgalyayana. Thanks to his mastery of psychic powers, Maudgalyayana was able to visit all beings in the different realms of existence, and to see them in different states of pain or pleasure; as a result, he became aware of the causes of these different states. The Buddha realized that there were not enough people like Maudgalyayana to teach all those who needed to hear his teaching. He, therefore, instructed his disciples to paint the Wheel of Life, a depiction of the different realms of existence, and their underlying processes, at the entrance to every monastery. The picture is not strictly a literal account of worldly existence but is effective in that it appeals to our imagination with its rich and powerful imagery. 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: 16"/ 41 cm (width) x 20"/ 51 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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Oil Varnished Wheel of Life ThangkaIntroduction To The Thangka :According to the ancient texts, the original model for the Wheel of life was painted over the gateway of the Veluvana Bihara at Rajagriha on the instructions of the Buddha himself, who indicated exactly how the work should be done. The Buddha was inspired by the activities of one of his chief disciples, Maudgalyayana.Thanks to his mastery of psychic powers, Maudgalyayana was able to visit all beings in the different realms of existence, and to see them in different states of pain or pleasure; as a result, he became aware of the causes of these different states. The Buddha realized that there were not enough people like Maudgalyayana to teach all those who needed to hear his teaching.He, therefore, instructed his disciples to paint the Wheel of Life, a depiction of the different realms of existence, and their underlying processes, at the entrance to every monastery. The picture is not strictly a literal account of worldly existence but is effective in that it appeals to our imagination with its rich and powerful imagery.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: 18"/ 46 cm (width) x 22"/ 56 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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Bhavachakra Thangka Introduction To The Thangka : The Wheel of Life, or “Bhavacakra,” is well known by Buddhist monks as a powerful meditation tool and by students to learn and understand the teachings of the Buddha. The Wheel represents the reasons for suffering, and it can be seen painted on the walls of many Tibetan Buddhist monasteries in all Himalayan regions. The Buddha realized that there were not enough people like Maudgalyayana to teach all those who needed to hear his teaching. He, therefore, instructed his disciples to paint the Wheel of Life, a depiction of the different realms of existence, and their underlying processes, at the entrance to every monastery. The picture is not strictly a literal account of worldly existence but effectively appeals to our imagination with its rich and powerful imagery.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: 16"/ 41 cm (width) x 21"/ 53cm (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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Wheel Of Life Buddhist ThangkaIntroduction To The Thangka :The Wheel of Life or “Bhavacakra” is well known by Buddhist monks as a powerful meditation tool and also by students to learn and understand the teachings of the Buddha. The Wheel represents the very reasons for suffering and it can be seen painted on the walls of many Tibetan Buddhist monasteries in all Himalayan regions.The Buddha realized that there were not enough people like Maudgalyayana to teach all those who needed to hear his teaching. He, therefore, instructed his disciples to paint the Wheel of Life, a depiction of the different realms of existence, and their underlying processes, at the entrance to every monastery. The picture is not strictly a literal account of worldly existence but is effective in that it appeals to our imagination with its rich and powerful imagery.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.------------------------------------------------------------------Size: 21"/ 53 cm (width) x 27"/ 69 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?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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Traditional Wheel of Life Thangka Introduction To The Thangka : The Wheel of Life, or “Bhavacakra,” is well known by Buddhist monks as a powerful meditation tool and by students to learn and understand the teachings of the Buddha. The Wheel represents the reasons for suffering, and it can be seen painted on the walls of many Tibetan Buddhist monasteries in all Himalayan regions. The center circle illustrates “the three poisons,” represented by a cock (ignorance), a pig (greed), and a snake (hatred). They are surrounded by the six realms of existence, which are surrounded by the perpetual cycle of life, or samsara of the wheel. The third thought to contemplate is inexorable karma - the accumulation of our actions governed by the law of cause and effect, which determines our destiny. Our positive and negative actions accumulate in our Karmic “account” throughout every second of our lives.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. ----------------------------------------------------------------------Size: 16"/ 41 cm (width) x 21"/ 53 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 depict. 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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