Traditional Sakya Mahakala Painting | The Wrathful Deity Who Protects Practitioners and Destroys Obstacles on the Path to Enlightenment
Powerful and captivating, the Sakya Mahakala Painting is a remarkable thangka that embodies divine protection and spiritual strength. Hand-painted on fine cotton canvas with natural stone colors and 24K gold, this masterpiece features vibrant depth and texture. Natural minerals provide rich hues, while gold details add sacred brilliance. In the traditional Karma Gadri style, renowned for its detailed and balanced compositions, it seamlessly combines artistic mastery with spiritual symbolism. Elements like swirling flames and ornaments reflect the devotion of skilled Nepali artisans. This thangka is more than art; it’s a statement of power and divine artistry to inspire reverence and spiritual confidence.
In the Sakya tradition, Mahakala is honored as the fierce protector of the Dharma and embodies compassion in a wrathful guise. His dark blue form symbolizes the vastness of dharmakaya—the ultimate, formless truth. Sitting on a lotus and sun disc, he wields a curved knife, skull cup, and ritual staff, which represent severing ignorance and transforming negativity into enlightenment. The flaming halo around him signifies the destruction of delusion, while his five-skull crown illustrates the transformation of the five poisons into five wisdoms. Every aspect of the Sakya Mahakala painting radiates spiritual power and protective energy, visually representing divine strength and authority.
This Sakya Mahakala painting serves as a sacred guardian for your meditation space or home, acting as both a spiritual focus and a protective presence. Invite this thangka into your sacred space to channel Mahakala’s fierce compassion, protection, and unwavering strength in your spiritual journey.
DRAWN AS MENTIONED IN THE MEDITATION MANUAL
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Size: 10"/25 cm (width) x 13"/33 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 traces back to Venerable Master Jamyang Phunshok, from Kham, Eastern Tibet.
We are committed to providing accurate, iconographic thangkas that will benefit your practice.
BROCADE MOUNT
We offer traditional brocade mounts upon request. For your final confirmation, we will send available samples and pricing details.
CONSECRATION OF THANGKA
Monasteries/Rinpoches from the Boudha Stupa. We kindly ask that you contribute $50 to the monasteries for these blessing/consecration services.
