Beautifully Hand-Painted Buddha Shakyamuni
Hand-painted Buddha Shakyamuni, also known as Siddhartha Gautama, is the founder of Buddhism and a central figure in Buddhist teachings. Born into a life of luxury in ancient India, he renounced his princely status to seek spiritual truth and liberation from suffering. After years of seeking, he attained enlightenment under the Bodhi tree in Bodh Gaya, India. His teachings, encapsulated in the Four Noble Truths and the Noble Eightfold Path, emphasize compassion, wisdom, ethical conduct, and mindfulness as the paths to liberation. His message of compassion, non-violence, and inner transformation continues to inspire millions worldwide.
The Shakyamuni Buddha Thangka is a traditional Tibetan Buddhist artwork showing Siddhartha Gautama's enlightened form. The painting depicts Shakyamuni Buddha seated on a lotus throne, emanating spiritual wisdom and compassion. His right hand touches the ground, signifying enlightenment, while his left hand rests in the dhyana mudra, which represents intense concentration. This Shakyamuni Thangka encourages practitioners to meditate and devote themselves. As a focal point for meditation and prayer, the thangka encourages devotees to make efforts for enlightenment by embodying the timeless teachings of compassion, wisdom, and the prevention of suffering.
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Size: 15"/ 38 cm (width) x 20"/ 50 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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How to take care of your thangka?
-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 regularly, 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.
BROCADE MOUNT
We offer traditional brocade mounts upon request. For your final confirmation, we will send available samples and pricing details.
CONSECRATION OF THANGKA
As you requested for consecrations/blessings, we can take the thangka to nearby monasteries/Rinpoches from the Boudha Stupa. We kindly ask that you contribute $50 to the monasteries for these blessing/consecration services.
