Description
Handmade Enlightenment Shakyamuni Buddha | Tibetan Buddhist Art
The "Enlightenment Shakyamuni Buddha' thangka is a stunning blend of craftsmanship and tradition. Hand-painted using 24K gold and natural stone colors, it exquisitely conveys the spirit of sacred art. Cotton canvas, 24K gold, and natural stone pigments provide a rich texture and long-lasting durability. The use of gold accents gives the artwork a heavenly, sacred aura, while the vivid colors produced from these natural stones give the painting an ethereal, luminous character.
About 2,500 years ago, Shakyamuni Buddha, originally Siddhartha Gautama, was born in Lumbini, Nepal. Raised like royalty, he was shielded from pain and death. After encountering old age, illness, and death, he left his royal life to explore suffering. After years of meditation under the Bodhi tree, he attained enlightenment and taught the Four Noble Truths and the Eightfold Path, the foundations of Buddhism. His teachings guide millions toward wisdom, morality, and mental discipline. This thangka depicts Shakyamuni Buddha meditating peacefully, symbolizing enlightenment with a serene expression, graceful gestures, elongated earlobes, a halo, an ushnisha, and the Bhumi-Sparsa Mudra. The moon disc on a lotus seat symbolizes enlightenment and purity. Add this divine Shakyamuni Buddha thangka for peace, wisdom, and enlightenment.
DRAWN AS MENTIONED IN THE MEDITATION MANUAL
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Size: 6.5"/17 cm (width) x 9"/23 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.