Description
Traditional Milarepa Thangka Painting
The Milarepa Thangka beautifully depicts Tibet’s revered poet and yogi, painted on high-quality cotton canvas with vivid acrylic colors and genuine 24K gold. His ascetic grace and spiritual brilliance are captured in this hand-painted thangka, which portrays him in a meditative pose that reflects his deep wisdom and renowned commitment to the Buddhist path. The use of 24K gold highlights not only adds to the aesthetic appeal but also represents the purity and enlightenment connected to his teachings.
Milarepa is depicted in a simple monk's robe, sitting with his left hand holding a skull cup, which represents impermanence and enlightenment through acceptance of death. He has his right hand raised to his ear, a distinctive gesture that represents his attentive listening to nature's songs, which he frequently mirrored in his own spiritual songs and teachings. This gesture also represents his role as a Dharma transmitter, as he teaches through songs that convey profound Buddhist philosophical truths.
Milarepa (c. 1052–1135 AD) is one of the most celebrated figures in Tibetan Buddhism, known for his poignant songs and poems that express the essence of his spiritual insights. A symbol of redemption and the human spirit's victory over material suffering, Milarepa was born into a life of adversity and retaliation. His path to enlightenment was characterized by great struggle and profound transformation.
DRAWN AS MENTIONED IN THE MEDITATION MANUAL
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Size: 18"/46 cm (width) x 24"/61 cm (height)
Materials: Cotton Canvas, 24K Gold, Acrylic Colors
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HAND-PAINTED WITH ACRYLIC COLOR AND GENUINE 24K GOLD IN TRADITIONAL KARMA GADRI 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 $50 for the monasteries for blessings/consecration services.