Sacred Oil-Varnished Bhaisajyaguru Thangka | Healing Buddha Art
Oil Varnished Bhaisajyaguru Thangka (Medicine Buddha) is honored in various Buddhist traditions as the ultimate healer of body, mind, and spirit. It is created on cotton canvas, favored by Tibetan artists for its durability and smooth texture, enabling precise brushwork. Using fine acrylic colors, each layer is built up to achieve luminous tones and rich detail. At the same time, genuine 24K gold is delicately applied to highlight sacred symbols, creating a radiant glow that catches the light. The final step is the application of a traditional oil varnish, which deepens the vibrancy of the pigments, protects against humidity and dust, and ensures the thangka’s colors remain vivid for decades. This protective seal also imparts a gentle sheen, enhancing the depth and spiritual presence of the artwork.
At the center of this thangka is Bhaisajyaguru, the Medicine Buddha, who is associated with healing on both physical and spiritual levels. He is seated in the traditional contemplative vajra position, with both legs crossed in a lotus position, representing stability and peace. His left hand holds a medicine bowl, symbolizing his power to alleviate pain, while his right hand rests in a meditative posture, representing his profound wisdom and compassion. The blue color on his body symbolizes the purifying and healing aspect of his energy, which promotes balance and restoration on both physical and spiritual levels.
Surrounding him are other enlightened Buddhas, each embodying unique aspects of wisdom and compassion. These figures form a harmonious celestial assembly. Together, they create a powerful spiritual tableau, ideal for meditation, prayer, and blessing one’s environment.
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Size: 17"/ 43 cm (width) x 23"/58 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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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.
