Unique Thangka Painting of Buddhism Shyama Tara | Divine Protector of Peace and Spiritual Healing
This Buddhism Shyama Tara thangka is a rare, sacred art piece painted on cotton canvas with detailed work in the Karma Gadri style. It uses vibrant acrylics and 24K gold to emphasize Tara's spiritual glow. Gold adds divine radiance and sacredness, symbolizing purity and wisdom in Buddhism. The artwork's harmony of color, material, and iconography makes it ideal for meditation and reverence.
According to Buddhist tradition, Tara is believed to be the embodiment of compassion and a savior who helps remove obstacles. Historically, she is said to have originated from the tears of Avalokiteshvara, the Bodhisattva of Compassion. Her background as a protector against fears and dangers makes her one of the most beloved and significant deities in Tibetan Buddhism. The Shyama Tara thangka portrays Green Tara, known for compassion and protection. She is sitting on a lotus suspended in the sky; her elevated position signifies her divine ability to transcend suffering and offer protection from above. Her celestial presence, amid clouds, highlights her role as a compassionate, wise being. She gestures protectively with one hand and raises the other to help seekers.
In the lower part of the thangka, the scene on the ground adds depth to the spiritual story. At the bottom, people are shown praying, their hands joined in devotion to Tara, symbolizing surrender and seeking her guidance. Surrounding them are Nagakanya figures, mythological serpent beings who offer blessings and represent the power to purify negative energies and provide protection. The scene also features a palace, symbolizing the divine realm where Tara resides, representing the spiritual kingdom that her followers aspire to reach. The detailed figures at the base create a strong contrast to the celestial scene above, illustrating the connection between the earthly and divine. Green Tara acts as the bridge between both realms, guiding and protecting all who seek her help.
DRAWN AS MENTIONED IN THE MEDITATION MANUAL
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Size: 17"/43 cm (width) x 23"/58 cm (height)
Materials: Cotton Canvas, 24K Gold, Acrylic Colors
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HAND-PAINTED WITH ACRYLIC COLOR 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, 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.
