A Complete Sacred Assembly in the Guru Sangye Painting, Featuring His Two Consorts, Amitabha Buddha, Chenrezig, Lineage Masters, Eight Manifestations, and Nyingma Protectors
Radiating spiritual authority and enlightened presence, the Guru Sangye painting is a masterfully hand-painted thangka created on premium cotton canvas using natural Lhasa stone colors and genuine 24K gold. Created in the refined Karma Gadri style, the painting reflects meticulous attention to detail, balanced composition, and luminous color harmony. The use of mineral pigments gives the thangka a soft yet enduring vibrancy, while gold accents illuminate the sacred forms and halos, enhancing their transcendental quality. As a guru Sangye painting, it depicts Guru Rinpoche in his fully awakened, Buddha-like aspect, representing the union of wisdom, compassion, and enlightened activity.
Guru Sangye, often identified as Guru Rinpoche (Padmasambhava) in his enlightened form, is honored as the founder of Vajrayana Buddhism in Tibet. Celebrated as the Second Buddha, he represents the awakened mind that transcends all limitations of time and space. His life and teachings underpin the Nyingma lineage, emphasizing transformation through wisdom, skillful means, and fearless compassion. In this thangka, Guru Sangye is depicted at the center, serving as the axis of realization and symbolizing the living core of the Dharma and the source of blessings for all nearby figures.
Surrounding Guru Sangye is an extensive sacred assembly that transforms the thangka into a comprehensive mandala of lineage and protection. His two consorts, Mandarava and Yeshe Tsogyal, are depicted as embodiments of wisdom and enlightened activity. Above and around him are Amitabha Buddha, the source of infinite light and awareness, and Chenrezig, the bodhisattva of limitless compassion. The lineage masters—Santarakshita, King Trisong Detsen, Longchenpa, and Jigme Lingpa—embody the transmission and preservation of teachings throughout history. His eight manifestations are represented in distinct forms, illustrating the myriad skillful methods by which Guru Rinpoche overcomes obstacles and guides sentient beings. In the lower register, the three formidable Nyingma Dharma protectors—Rahula, Ekajati, and Dorje Lekpa—stand resolute and vigilant, safeguarding the teachings against deterioration. This Guru Sangye painting is ideally suited for advanced practice spaces, shrines, or collectors seeking a complete and profound lineage thangka—invite this powerful mandala into your environment and establish a connection with the living blessings of Guru Rinpoche today.
DRAWN AS MENTIONED IN THE MEDITATION MANUAL
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Size: 28"/71 cm (width) x 38"/96 cm (height)
Materials: Cotton Canvas, 24K Gold, Natural Lhasa Stone Colors
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HAND-PAINTED WITH NATURAL LHASA STONE COLOR AND GENUINE 24K GOLD IN TRADITIONAL KARMA GADRI STYLE
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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.
