Unveil the Strength of Begtsechen Mahakala | The Fierce Guardian Who Defends the Dharma
This Begtsechen Mahakala thangka is carefully hand-painted on high-quality cotton canvas, using vibrant acrylic colors and accented with genuine 24K gold. Featuring the fierce form of Mahakala, this artwork radiates spiritual strength and protective energy, deeply connected to the Vajrayana tradition. Created in the esteemed Karma Gadri style, known for its graceful linework and delicate compositions, this thangka captures both spiritual depth and striking visual beauty.
Begtsechen, also known as the Great Coat of Mail, is a fierce protector deity in Mongolian Buddhism, later incorporated into the Tibetan Buddhist pantheon. His fiery aura blazes behind him, highlighting his wrathful presence. Begtse stands on a sun disc, with his right foot on a horse's corpse and his left on a man's, symbolizing his conquest. He wears armor like a Tibetan warrior’s mail coat, reflecting his role as a war deity. His crown of five skulls represents the transformation of poisons into wisdom, and the severed heads symbolize his power over his enemies. He wields a vajra-handled sword to cut ignorance and evil, and clutching a human heart signifies the defeat of ego and worldly attachment. He carries a bow, an arrow, a lasso, and a lance, emphasizing his warrior nature. His red skin and fierce stance remind us of his role as a destroyer of delusion and guardian of the Dharma.
Bring the protective energy of Begtsechen Mahakala into your home with this beautiful thangka. Place it in a shrine, altar, or meditation room as a visual reminder and source of spiritual strength. Invite serenity and fierce compassion into your practice—consider making this divine artwork yours today.
DRAWN AS MENTIONED IN THE MEDITATION MANUAL
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Size: 10"/25 cm (width) x 13"/33 cm (height)
Materials: Cotton Canvas, 24K Gold, Acrylic Colors
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HAND-PAINTED WITH ACRYLIC COLORS AND GENUINE 24K GOLD IN TRADITIONAL KARMA GADRI STYLE
OUR TEAM
We are a team of traditionally trained Karma Gadri artists from Boudha Stupa. Our lineage comes from Venerable Master Jamyang Phunshok, who is from Kham, Eastern Tibet.
We are focused on providing accurate iconographic thangkas that will be beneficial to your practice.
BROCADE MOUNT
We offer traditional brocade mounts upon request. For your final confirmation, we will send available samples and pricing details.
CONSECRATION OF THANGKA
As per your request for consecrations/blessings, we can take the thangka to nearby monasteries or Rinpoches from the Boudha Stupa. We kindly ask that you contribute $50 to the monasteries for these blessing and consecration services.
