Avalokiteshvara Chengrezig Thangka
Introduction To The Thangka :
This form of Avalokiteshvara is widely used for devotional practice for Mahayana and Vajrayana Buddhism followers.His six syllabled mantra “ Om mani pad me hum” is the household mantra for all Buddhists all around the world.
Chenrezig is also known as Changresi or Kuan Yin in Chinese. Chenrezig is not a real person but a part or an aspect of our enlightened Buddha Mind according to Tibetan Buddhism. Chenrezig is depicted in a bright white perfect body with all signs of Bodhisattva of Compassion. With 4 arms, the two palms join in a praying gesture, in third-hand holds a lotus flower near his ear, symbolizing the purity of his mind, in right-hand holds prayer beads, and the six syllables of Om Mani Padme Hum joyfully dancing in his heart. He sits on a large Lotus flower, with great compassion looking to the sentient beings. He is always listening someone will recite his mantra and ask for his help. Chenrezig is always ready to come and help.
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.
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Size: 10"/ 25 cm (width) x 13"/ 33 cm (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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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.
