A Timeless Practice for Peace: Buddhist Samatha Meditation | Path to Inner Calm and Spiritual Balance
Discover the Buddhist Samatha Meditation thangka, which beautifully captures the Nine Stages of Vipassana, gently guiding practitioners from initial mental distraction to complete meditative absorption. Made with natural stone colors on soft cotton canvas and accented with 24K gold detailing, it stays true to the traditional Karma Gadri style. The detailed artistry symbolizes the transformation of the mind into deep concentration and insight, making it a stunning piece of art as well as a meaningful meditation aid for mental purification, inner peace, and enlightenment.
At the bottom of the thangka, the lively black elephant represents the untamed mind, initially led by a playful monkey, symbolizing distraction, mental chatter, and a lack of awareness. As practitioners progress, they learn to tame the elephant (the mind) and the monkey (distractions), signifying increased focus and self-awareness.
Nine Stages of Vipassana:
(Stage 1) The Power of Study: At the bottom of the thangka, a monk symbolizes the practitioner as they begin meditating, trying to calm their mind and focus amidst distractions.
(Stage 2) The Power of Concentration: It involves the monk tying the elephant up with a rope, symbolizing the first signs of mindfulness. The monkey continues to lead the elephant, symbolizing a mind still controlled by distractions.
(Stages 3 & 4) The Power of Memory: As the monk masters their mind, the elephant turns white, symbolizing a mind that's been purified and is now more focused. Whenever their mind starts to wander, the monk remembers to bring it back to mindfulness.
(Stages 5 & 6) The Power of Comprehension: As the monk guides the elephant, and the monkey follows along, it symbolizes the mind finding its footing. The path grows clearer, and the flames that once lit it begin to fade.
(Stages 7 & 8) The Power of Diligence: It involves the monk riding the elephant, symbolizing the complete removal of mental distractions.
(Stage 9) The final stage, Perfect Equanimity, involves the monk soaring into the sky, symbolizing complete liberation, effortless concentration, and enlightenment.
Every stage in the thangka symbolizes a key phase in Samatha meditation, which leads to complete mental stillness and deep insight. The Samatha Meditation thangka is a powerful teaching tool that shows the stages of mindfulness and concentration. It's used for personal meditation, spiritual practice, and study, helping people master their minds and achieve enlightenment.
DRAWN AS MENTIONED IN THE MEDITATION MANUAL
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Size: 16"/41 cm (width) x 24"/61 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 comes from Venerable Master Jamyang Phunshok, 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 you requested, 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.
