Green Tara Thangka
Introduction To The Thangka :
The Green Tara is one of the two most popular forms of the Tara, she is also known as Arya Tara or Vasya Tara and is considered to take up to 10 different forms ! She holds an important role in the Buddhist hierarchy as she is the consort of Amoghasiddhi, the Dhyani Buddha that represents willful action.
It is important to understand that Taras are themselves a separate class of deities, which will be detailed more on our blog. One of the easiest ways of recognizing the Green Tara is her color - which representsthe active Enlightenment of Feminine Compassion and her posture which indicates that the Tara is always willing and ready to help the needy that pray to her.
The Green Tara holds an important role in Tibetan Buddhism, she is believed to be one of the guardian deities of Tibet, revered and worshiped by almost all different forms of Buddhism existing today. Historically, we can trace back some stories of re-incarnations Green Tara - the one that is most pertinent to me, is the story of the Newari princess that married Songtsen Gampo, responsible for introducing Buddhism into Tibet. She is said to have brought a great amount of artists and artisans with her, which in turn gave birth to the style of Thangkas that you see today.
How to take care of your thangka?
-Hang your thangka in a traditional silk brocade
-Regular Inspection of your thangka; examine the borders and all attachments.
-Keep thangkas covered when they are on display but not in use.
-Rotate thangkas between display and storage on a regular basis, two to four times a year, to reduce the amount of exposure to light. Keep away from sunlight and humidity.
-Do not apply liquids or other materials to the surface of the thangka.
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Size: 17"/ 43 cm (width) x 25"/ 63 cm (height)
Materials: Cotton Canvas, Acrylic Colors, Genuine 24K Gold
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THIS THANGKA IS HAND-PAINTED IN THE TRADITIONAL STYLE AND THE QUALITY IS HIGH
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How does Thangka benefit us?
It goes without saying that every detail of a painting has a symbolic meaning. Regardless of your religious affiliation, a thangka can help you on your path to enlightenment, whether you practice Buddhism or have other religious convictions. Thangkas are paintings that depict deities with various iconographic elements and symbolism that encourage meditation on the teachings of the god they depict. Any thangka is intended to aid in the removal of the film of ignorance, which is a significant barrier to the road to enlightenment. The Thangka is revered as a holy item. They promote positivity, spread Buddhism's teachings, bring about peace, harmony, and oneness, and dispel any negative energy that may be there.
