The Red Dakini Vajrayogini Thangka | Tibetan Masterpiece of Feminine Enlightenment
The Red Dakini Vajrayogini Thangka powerfully illustrates the fierce and transformative energy of the Goddess, who embodies both wisdom and spiritual strength. This hand-painted artwork, crafted on cotton canvas using natural stone colors and authentic 24K gold, follows the esteemed Karma Gadri style, celebrated for its vibrant details and spiritual richness. In the Thangka, Vajrayogini is depicted in a lively dancing stance, symbolizing the flow of wisdom and energy. She stands atop Kalarati and Bhairav, which signifies the sacred union of wisdom and method. A halo of blazing wisdom fire encircles her, representing the eradication of ignorance and the cleansing of negative emotions.
Vajrayogini is depicted with a curved knife featuring a vajra handle in her right hand, symbolizing the removal of obstacles and the eradication of ignorance. In her left hand, she holds a skull cup dripping with blood, representing the conversion of negative emotions into wisdom. The garland of 50 skulls around her neck signifies the overcoming of ego and attachments, while the crown of five skulls represents the five wisdoms of the Buddha. The blazing aura that surrounds her highlights the potent wisdom that pierces delusions and guides toward enlightenment.
The Khatvanga that Vajrayogini holds represents the unity of wisdom and compassion, essential components of the Vajrayana path. Above Vajrayogini, revived Buddhist Masters are depicted, symbolizing the blessings and guidance of past enlightened beings who help practitioners on their journey towards spiritual liberation. Below, Chitipati Guardian resides, representing the protection and wisdom that arise from overcoming external and internal obstacles on the path to enlightenment.
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, Natural Stone Colors
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HAND-PAINTED WITH NATURAL STONE 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 offer traditional brocade mounts upon your request. We will send available samples and pricing details for your final confirmation.
CONSECRATION OF THANGKA
As per your request for consecrations/blessings, we can take thangka to nearby monasteries/Rinpoches from Boudha Stupa. We kindly ask that you contribute $50 to the monasteries for these blessing/consecration services.
