Gold on Black Canvas Chemchok Heruka with Consort | The Union of Emptiness and Wisdom | Buddhist Tantric Art
The Chemchok Heruka thangka, a 20 x 30 inch painting by a Nepali artist, is a powerful representation of the enlightened mind in Vajrayana Buddhism. The deity, also known as Mahottara Heruka, symbolizes the union of wisdom and skillful means, transcending worldly attachments. Hand-painted on a deep black canvas, the thangka uses acrylic colors for the body and expressive features and 24K gold for the deity's garments, ornaments, and radiant aura. This thangka serves as a spiritual gateway, ideal for deep meditative focus, empowerment practices, or as a commanding focal point in a sacred space.
At the center of the painting, Chemchok Heruka is shown in union with his consort, symbolizing the inseparability of wisdom and compassion, or bliss and emptiness. With multiple faces, arms, and legs, he holds an array of tantric weapons and ritual implements that signify the destruction of delusions and the transformation of negative forces. His main face is wrathful, representing the destruction of ignorance, while his calm and expressive consort embodies wisdom and transformative insight.
The deity stands on a lotus throne, resting on a sun disc, symbolizing stability and grounded power. Flames of pristine awareness surround the central figures, while wrathful protector spirits and skull imagery reinforce the theme of purification and fearlessness. The backdrop features intricate dark golden motifs of mountains, clouds, and mythical creatures, enhancing the celestial and sacred atmosphere. This thangka is not only a devotional object but also a visual transmission of the Vajrayana path.
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Size: 20"/ 50 cm (width) x 30"/ 76 cm (height)
Materials: Cotton Canvas, Acrylic Colors, Genuine 24K Gold
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THIS THANGKA IS HAND-PAINTED IN THE TRADITIONAL STYLE BY A NEPALI ARTIST, AND THE QUALITY IS HIGH
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BROCADE MOUNT
We offer traditional brocade mounts upon your request. We will send available samples and pricing details for your final confirmation.
CONSECRATION OF THANGKA
As per your request for consecrations/blessings, we can take thangka to nearby monasteries/Rinpoches from Boudha Stupa. We kindly ask that you contribute $50 to the monasteries for these blessing/consecration services.
