Himalayan Buddhist Master Guru Rinpoche Thangka | Padmasambhava Art
The Buddhist Master Guru Rinpoche Thangka is a beautifully hand-painted religious artwork on carefully prepared cotton canvas, exuding an enlightened presence and eternal spiritual authority. Rich, long-lasting hues are achieved by carefully layering natural stone pigments, and 24K gold adds radiant brilliance to the ornaments, tools, and minute details. This thangka, created in the elegant Karma Gadri style, renowned for its expansive landscapes and well-balanced composition, combines profound devotional meaning with artistic refinement. In Tibetan Buddhism, Guru Rinpoche, also called Padmasambhava, is regarded as the "Second Buddha" for bringing Vajrayana teachings to Tibet.
Guru Rinpoche’s life is filled with symbolism and miracles. Born from a lotus in Lake Dhanakosha, he was invited to Tibet in the 8th century by King Trisong Detsen to establish the Dharma. Through tantric mastery, he turned obstacles into protectors and hid spiritual treasures (terma). As the founder of the Nyingma lineage, he is revered as an awakened master who has guided practitioners for centuries. This thangka shows Guru Rinpoche seated on a lotus on a moon disc, symbolizing purity and an awakened mind. He wears a lotus hat with a half-vajra and a vulture feather, representing wisdom. His right hand holds a five-pronged vajra; his left, a skull cup with nectar, signifying wisdom. The khatvanga staff, with its severed heads and trident, symbolizes the transformation of poisons into wisdom. His robes and expression reflect discipline and mastery. This thangka fosters meditation, devotion, and a sense of sacred space—invite Guru Rinpoche's blessings to deepen your practice.
DRAWN AS MENTIONED IN THE MEDITATION MANUAL
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Size: 9"/23 cm (width) x 13"/33 cm (height)
Materials: Cotton Canvas, 24K Gold, Natural Stone Colors
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HAND-PAINTED WITH NATURAL STONE 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 traces back to the Venerable Master Jamyang Phunshok of Kham, Eastern Tibet.
We are focused on providing accurate iconographic thangkas that will benefit 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
Monasteries/Rinpoches from the Boudha Stupa. We kindly ask that you contribute $50 to the monasteries for these blessing/consecration services.
