A Serene Visual Teaching of Calm Abiding in the Shakyamuni Buddha Meditation Thangka
Stillness, clarity, and awakening converge in the Shakyamuni Buddha meditation thangka, a sacred artwork that captures the heart of Buddhist practice. Hand-painted on fine cotton canvas with carefully layered acrylic colors and subtle detailing, this thangka reflects the calm precision of traditional craftsmanship. The materials are selected to support both visual harmony and longevity, ensuring the serene presence of Shakyamuni Buddha endures. As Siddhartha Gautama, it holds deep significance, serving as a visual anchor for mindfulness, inner discipline, and contemplative practice.
Shakyamuni Buddha, the historical Buddha, attained enlightenment through deep meditation beneath the Bodhi tree after years of renunciation and inner inquiry. His realization revealed the Four Noble Truths and the Eightfold Path, providing a clear path to overcoming suffering and ignorance. Meditation is central to his teachings, offering a direct path to insight, balance, and liberation. Images of Shakyamuni in meditation are revered as reminders of unwavering focus, patience, and the possibility of awakening through disciplined awareness.
In this thangka, Shakyamuni Buddha is depicted seated in a meditative posture, grounded and composed, embodying perfect concentration and inner peace. His calm expression, balanced posture, and centered presence emphasize stillness of mind and clarity of awareness. His two disciples are also depicted in this thangka. The surrounding space, which is intentionally uncluttered, draws attention inward and reinforces the image's meditative quality. This thangka is ideal for meditation rooms, personal shrines, or study spaces—invite its tranquil energy into your environment to deepen your daily mindfulness and reflection.
DRAWN AS MENTIONED IN THE MEDITATION MANUAL
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Size: 19"/48 cm (width) x 27"/69 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
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.