Original Hand-Painted Samatha Thangka | The Art of Mindfulness and Meditation for Spiritual Clarity
A peaceful Samatha Thangka, carefully hand-painted on fine cotton canvas using natural stone colors and accented with genuine 24K gold. Made in the esteemed Karma Gadri style, this thangka exudes calm and serenity through its spacious layout, delicate brushwork, and glowing details. The use of natural pigments guarantees lasting brightness, while the gold accents enhance the divine presence, creating a spiritually uplifting piece of art.
The elephant represents the restless, untamed mind, starting with a black color and accompanied by a playful monkey. As the monk meditates, the elephant gradually turns white, symbolizing the mind becoming steadier and purer. Initially, the monkey vanishes as the elephant advances, signaling the end of distractions and mental chaos. The initial flame illustrates the effort needed for meditation, which lessens over time, reflecting the mind's increasing discipline and self-control. The fruit-filled tree and the monkey holding fruit represent the idea that virtuous actions lead to positive karmic results.
By the end of the journey, the monk is shown riding a fully domesticated white elephant, which symbolizes reaching Samatha—a state where the mind finds peace and mastery. The monk rises into the sky, representing not just a sense of physical happiness but also a deep spiritual freedom from karmic obstacles and mental illusions. A rainbow flows from his heart, signifying spiritual enlightenment. This rich story can serve as a calming meditation guide, reflecting the challenges, sacrifices, and rewards on the path to enlightenment and inner peace. It's an excellent piece for meditation rooms, personal worship spaces, or as a heartfelt gift for those on a spiritual journey.
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, from Kham, Eastern Tibet.
We are focused on providing accurate iconographic thangkas that will be beneficial to 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.
