Black and Gold Shakyamuni Buddha & Bodhisattvas Thangka
Black and Gold Original Hand-Painted Chenrezig Thangka:
Chenrezig, also known as Avalokiteshvara in Sanskrit, is one of the most revered bodhisattvas in Tibetan Buddhism, embodying the compassion of all Buddhas. As the embodiment of compassion, Chenrezig is believed to hear the cries of all beings in distress and respond with boundless love and assistance. According to legend, Chenrezig made a vow not to attain enlightenment until he had liberated all sentient beings from suffering. However, upon realizing the immensity of this task, his head shattered into countless pieces. In response, Amitabha Buddha, the Buddha of Infinite Light, transformed each shard into a new head, allowing Chenrezig to manifest with a thousand arms and eyes, symbolizing his ability to aid innumerable beings simultaneously. Chenrezig is depicted with either two or four arms, holding various symbolic attributes such as a lotus flower, a rosary, or a wish-fulfilling jewel. His four-armed form represents the four immeasurable qualities of lovingkindness, compassion, empathetic joy, and equanimity.
Zambala or Dzambala Thangka :
Dzambala, also known as Jambhala, is a deity revered in Tibetan Buddhism as the god of wealth and abundance. He is depicted as a golden figure seated on a lotus throne, holding a mongoose in his left hand and a citron fruit or a jewel-spouting mongoose in his right hand. Dzambala is believed to possess the power to bestow material wealth, prosperity, and abundance upon his devotees, as well as to remove obstacles to their financial well-being. According to Buddhist mythology, Dzambala emerged from the pristine waters of the Cintamani Lake, also known as the Wish-Fulfilling Jewel. He is considered to be an emanation of the Bodhisattva Avalokiteshvara, embodying compassion and generosity. Devotees of Dzambala often engage in rituals and prayers to invoke his blessings and seek his assistance in matters related to wealth, success, and prosperity. In Tibetan Buddhist tradition, Dzambala is one of the Five Wealth Deities, each associated with different aspects of wealth and abundance. He is particularly revered among traders, merchants, and individuals seeking financial stability and prosperity.
Vajrasattva Thangka:
Vajrasattva, a significant figure in Tibetan Buddhism, embodies the qualities of purity, purification, and spiritual transformation. Depicted holding a vajra (thunderbolt) and a bell, the Vajrasattva represents the indivisible union of wisdom and compassion. The vajra symbolizes skillful means, while the bell represents wisdom. Together, they signify the integration of method and wisdom on the path to enlightenment. One of Vajrasattva's primary roles is that of a purification deity. Practitioners invoke Vajrasattva's blessings to purify negative karma, defilements, and past misdeeds. Through the practice of Vajrasattva meditation and recitation of his mantra, "Om Vajrasattva Hum," devotees seek to cleanse their minds and hearts, thus clearing obstacles on the path to spiritual realization.
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Size: 20"/ 51 cm (width) x 29"/ 74 cm (height)
Materials: Cotton Canvas, Acrylic Colors, 24K Gold Color
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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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