Kagyu Protector, Mahakala Bernagchen Thangka In Nakthang Style
Our artist has portrayed this beautiful Kagyu Protector Mahakala Benagchen Thangka in traditional black and gold settings. This tradition is also called Nakthang in Tibet. Cloak of Darkness Mahakala has a single face, three-round bulbous eyes, and a wide gaping mouth with white clenched teeth. Like flames, his gold beard, eyebrows, and hair flow upward. A curved flaying knife with a vajra handle is held aloft by the right hand. A white blood-filled skullcup is held to the heart by the left. He wears a large black cloak as his distinguishing feature, adorned with a crown of five dry white skulls, earrings, bracelets, and a garland of freshly severed heads.
DRAWN AS MENTIONED IN THE MEDITATION MANUA
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Size: 18"/45 cm (width) x 24"/60 cm (height)
Materials: Cotton Canvas, Poster Colors, Acrylic, Genuine 24K Gold
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Note: Mahakala Bernagchen Thangka is an original painting from Enlightenment Studio located at Boudha Stupa.
Bernagchen is the personal guardian of the Karmapas, the leaders of the Karma Kagyu lineage, in this form of Mahakala. He has two arms, and his name means 'The Black Cloak.' The practice was established into the Karma Kagyu tradition by the 2nd Karmapa, Karma Pakshi (1206-1283 CE). The training comes from the Nyingma lineage's Revealed Treasure or Terma tradition. Mahakala Bernagchen is also thought to be one of the Karma Kagyu lineage's unique guardians.
HAND-PAINTED WITH POSTER COLOR AND GENUINE 24K GOLD IN TRADITIONAL NAKTHANG STYLE
OUR TEAM
We are a team of traditionally trained Karma Gadri artists from Boudha Stupa. Our lineage comes from Venerable Master Jamyang Phunshok. Who is from Kham, Eastern Tibet.
We are focused on bringing accurate iconographic thangka, which will be helpful to your practice.
BROCADE MOUNT
We do traditional brocade mount upon your request. We send available samples and price details for your final confirmation.
CONSECRATION OF THANGKA
As requested for consecrations/blessings, we can take thangka to Monasteries/Rinpoches from nearby Boudha Stupa. We kindly ask you to offer $20 for the monasteries for blessings/consecration service.
