Description
Kalachakra Mandala With Brocade
Mandala means a circle. The Tibetan word for mandala is Kyilkhor, which means “center and surrounding environment .” In simple terms, it is a circle used as a visual aid for concentration and introversive meditation. Meditating using a mandala leads to the attainment of insights, and it helps to increase one’s concentration level. It also helps to activate forces within oneself which culminate into “Siddhi ” or supernatural forces. The mandala is the graphic representation of this process. It is theoretical and practical as an operational scheme involving a clear plan for practically realizing the process within oneself. It thus becomes an instrument ( Yantra ). It is believed that by looking at a mandala, one’s soul is spiritually purified.
Thus, a mandala represents the palace of purity, a magic circle cleansed of spiritual obstacles and impurities. The square of the sacred palace is enclosed in multiple circles of flame, vajra, and lotus. These three circles forming the outer rims of the mandala symbolize enlightenment, which the meditating person must gain before he or she can enter the illuminated palace. The mandala then consists of the inner square where the deity of the mandala resides.
The outermost circle, or the fire circle, is also known as the Fire of Wisdom.
It consists of the purifying fire. The diamond circle, or the vajra circle, expresses strength and fearlessness, and finally, the lotus circle expresses the open state of devotion that is necessary to enter the palace. These three elements denote the state of mind that the follower or the person meditating must possess before practicing dharma.
The name of the mandala is determined according to the deity residing in the center of the sacred palace.
How does Thangka benefit us?
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
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Size with Brocade: 28" / 71 cm (width) x 36"/ 91cm (height)
Canvas Size: 12" / 30 cm (width) x 12"/ 30 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 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.