4 Armed Chengrezig Thangka Painting
What is a Thangka painting?
The Tibetan word Thangka means an unfolding painting, where the word Thang stands for an unfolding scroll and Ka means a painting. Thangka paintings, as a whole, are a visual representation of Buddhist deities, scenes, or mandalas, painted on silk or cotton canvas.
Thangka Paintings follow a generic principle of composition, design, and iconography. It is made following tradition and guidelines while leaving spaces for personal creativity and expression. In Buddhist culture, Thangka Paintings hold high religious values. In a way, it is also a tool that facilitates the realization of one's true nature or the nature of reality
4 Armed Chengrezig Thangka Painting:
Our 4-Armed Chenrezig Thangka Painting is a sacred representation of Chenrezig, the embodiment of compassion in Tibetan Buddhism. Chenrezig, also known as Avalokitesvara Bodhisattva, is depicted with four arms, symbolizing his ability to extend compassion and aid to all beings. Chengrezig is seen sitting in a peaceful and compassionate posture, with one pair of hands folded in prayer and another pair holding a lotus flower and a crystal rosary.
In this thangka, Amitabha Buddha is depicted above Chenrezig, symbolizing the connection between compassion and enlightenment. To the bottom left and right of Chenrezig are Manjushri and Vajrapani, two other important bodhisattvas in Mahayana Buddhism. Manjushri embodies wisdom, while Vajrapani represents power and protection. Together, these deities complement Chenrezig's compassionate nature, creating a harmonious balance of wisdom, compassion, and skillful means.
Chenrezig is revered for his boundless compassion and his vow to alleviate the suffering of all sentient beings. He is often called upon in times of distress or difficulty, as his compassionate presence is believed to bring comfort and solace to those in need. Through devotion and meditation on Chenrezig, practitioners aspire to cultivate compassion in their own hearts and emulate his qualities of kindness, love, and empathy towards all beings.
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Size: 17"/ 43 cm (width) x 24"/61cm (height)
Materials: Cotton Canvas, Acrylic Colors, Genuine 24K Gold
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THIS THANGKA IS HAND-PAINTED IN THE TRADITIONAL STYLE AND THE QUALITY IS HIGH
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Framing:
-Not mounted on a traditional brocade
-Tibetan Silk brocade is available in a variety of colors and quality
-Additional 3 business days for this service
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