Samantabhadra Yab Yum Buddha Tibetan Buddhist Thangka
In traditional Tibetan Buddhism, Buddha Samantabhadra is revered as the primordial Buddha, embodying the original, pure nature of the mind. He is the central figure in the Guhyagarbha Tantra, one of the most significant texts in Tibetan tantric literature. According to the verses of the Nyingma texts, Samantabhadra is described as the “primordial Lord of unchanging light,” symbolizing the source of all mandalas and possessing an ocean of knowledge and pristine awareness. This depiction emphasizes his role as the foundation of all spiritual and material existence, highlighting his boundless wisdom and the pure, unaltered state of enlightenment.
In this thangka painting, Samantabhadra is shown in a profound and symbolic embrace with his consort, Samantabhadri, representing the Yab-Yum (father-mother) union. This union signifies the inseparable nature of wisdom and compassion, crucial elements in achieving enlightenment. Samantabhadra is depicted with blue skin, sitting naked in a vajra posture, with his hands placed in his lap in a meditative gesture. This imagery reinforces his representation of the pure, original nature of the mind. The embrace with Samantabhadri not only illustrates the unity of awareness and compassion but also serves as a powerful reminder of the harmonious balance between the masculine and feminine principles within the enlightened state.
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Size: 11"/ 28 cm (width) x 14"/ 36 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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Framing:
-Not mounted on a traditional brocade
-Tibetan Silk brocade is available in a variety of colors and quality
-Additional 3 business days for this service
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