Consecration and Blessing (Rabné) Ceremony for Your Thangka
We deeply understand how important it is for you, our Dharma friends and practitioners, to have your Thangka properly consecrated. This sacred process transforms a painting into a spiritual support filled with divine presence and blessing.
To help you fulfill this wish, we are happy to offer consecration (Rabné) for your Thangka. Unless you request a different lineage, we will bring your Thangka to the respected Shechen Monastery, a Nyingma lineage monastery established by Kyabje Dilgo Khyentse Rinpoche, located near the holy Boudhanath Stupa in Kathmandu.
Suppose you prefer your Thangka to be consecrated in a different tradition, such as Kagyu, Gelug, or Sakya. In that case, we can arrange the ceremony at a monastery of your choosing within Kathmandu. Please let us know your lineage preference or the specific monastery so we can support your request with care and devotion.
Suggested Offering for the Ceremony
The offering to the Lama is a way to express gratitude for the blessings received. While the amount is entirely up to your heart, we kindly suggest the following minimum offering to guide your decision:
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$20 for one Thangka
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$30 for two Thangkas
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$50 for five Thangkas
You are welcome to offer more if you wish. Every offering supports the monastics and helps continue these sacred rituals for others.
Optional Mantra Inscription
If you would like the mantra syllable to be written on the back of your Thangka, please inform us when placing your request. We will prepare the Thangka accordingly before the consecration ceremony begins.
Why Consecration Matters
A Thangka becomes truly alive when it is consecrated with care, devotion, and proper intention. This is not just a ritual. It is a way to honor the sacred presence of the deity represented in the artwork.
When you request a consecration, your Thangka is taken to experienced Lamas and monks at Shechen Monastery or another monastery of your choice. The entire ceremony is performed with deep respect, following the lineage traditions that have been passed down for generations.
Through this ceremony, your Thangka becomes more than just a piece of art. It becomes a living support for your spiritual practice, carrying the presence of wisdom and compassion into your home, shrine, or meditation space.
