The Power of Purification: Buddha Vajrasattva | Painted in Traditional Nakthang (Gold on Black) Style
This captivating Buddha Vajrasattva thangka represents a masterful expression of spiritual power and divine purity. It's carefully hand-painted on cotton canvas using acrylic colors and adorned with beautiful, genuine 24K gold accents. The canvas serves as a refined base for the intricate composition, painted in the prestigious Nakthang (gold on black) style. This unique Tibetan technique emphasizes the striking contrast between gold leaf detailing and deep, profound black backgrounds. This exceptional style enhances the luminous presence of the deity, with the 24K gold utilized to highlight Vajrasattva’s sacred attributes—his vajra scepter, aura, and pristine adornments. The acrylic colors, applied with care in radiant layers, infuse the form of Vajrasattva with rich vibrancy, ensuring longevity and vitality over time, while the gold captures the divine light of his transformative wisdom.
Vajrasattva, embodying the essence of purification and spiritual cleansing, is deeply cherished as the heart of Vajrayana Buddhist practice. In this depiction, Vajrasattva sits in the vajra posture, radiating crystal-clear light that reflects his pure white form. He holds a vajra in his right hand and a bell in his left—symbols of the harmonious union of method and wisdom, essential for our purification and spiritual awakening journey. The golden aura surrounding him represents his infinite compassion and boundless wisdom, while his posture conveys both tranquil stillness and the dynamic energy of spiritual liberation. The golden detailing on his ornaments, garments, and sacred implements further highlights his divine status, embodying the subtle yet profound energy of Vajrasattva’s transformative power.
This thangka serves not only as a remarkable visual artifact but also as a tool for meditative purification, assisting practitioners in removing negative karmic imprints and cultivating virtuous qualities. With its refined artistic mastery and deep spiritual symbolism, this Buddha Vajrasattva thangka stands as a timeless object of reverence, invoking the presence of Vajrasattva's purifying wisdom and enhancing one's journey toward enlightenment.
DRAWN AS MENTIONED IN THE MEDITATION MANUAL
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Size: 18"/46 cm (width) x 24"/61 cm (height)
Materials: Cotton Canvas, 24K Gold, Acrylic Colors
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HAND-PAINTED WITH ACRYLIC COLOR AND GENUINE 24K GOLD IN TRADITIONAL NAKTHANG (GOLD ON BLACK) STYLE
OUR TEAM
We are a team of traditionally trained Karma Gadri artists from Boudha Stupa. Our lineage comes from Venerable Master Jamyang Phunshok, from Kham, Eastern Tibet.
We are focused on bringing accurate iconographic thangkas, which will be helpful 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 you requested for consecrations/blessings, we can take the thangka to nearby monasteries/Rinpoches from the Boudha Stupa. We kindly ask that you contribute $50 to the monasteries for these blessing/consecration services.
