Maitreya Buddha Thangka
About our Thangka :
This exquisite thangka depicts the future Buddha, Maitreya, who is considered the successor to Shakyamuni Buddha. The painting features Maitreya Buddha in a meditative position, symbolizing the turning of the wheel of Dharma, and is adorned with starry ornaments, which represent wisdom and enlightenment. He is surrounded by intricate drawings of heaven's realms and auspicious symbols, reflecting his future enlightenment and the promise of a golden peace and harmony.
The thangka is meticulously hand-painted with vibrant colors, dominant use of gold colors, and intricate brushwork, reflecting the artist's ability and dedication. Maitreya Buddha Thangka paintings symbolize hope and desire, motivating practitioners to cultivate virtues and contribute to a more enlightened world. They act as a reminder of Buddhism's timeless teachings and the potential for awakening in all beings.
Introduction to Maitreya Buddha
Maitreya Buddha~Maitreya, the bodhisattva of loving kindness and the Buddha of the next future after the age of Shakyamuni Buddha. Maitreya is believed to reside in the Tushita Heaven currently and is typically depicted as having either a Peaceful Appearance (Bodhisattva) or Buddha Appearance.
Maitreya Buddha holds a lotus blossom in each hand. Each hand also had a Dharma Wheel and a ceremonial foundation. The Wheel of Dharma and the ritual vase are shown on the top of the lotus flower.
Maitreya was born as one of a thousand sons of a great king in those lifetimes. This king wanted to know in what order his sons would become enlightened, so he put all of their names in a bowl, focused intently for seven days while doing numerous ceremonial offerings, and then pulled their names one by one from the bowl. The Buddha of that age, the Tathagata Limitless Knowledge, foretold that Maitreya would be the fifth Buddha of the present era, with Shakyamuni being the fourth.
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Size: 19"/ 48 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
