Shakyamuni Buddha Thangka Mounted on Brocade | Buddhist Hand Painted Art

SKU: 505EBBuddhaT

Description

Brocade Frame Mounted Shakyamuni Buddha

About Our Thangka :

This is a magnificent piece of Buddha Shakyamuni thangka. Masterfully executed in rich, vibrant colors with illuminating details. The silk brocade frame compliments the painting beautifully and forms a focal point in your praying/meditation room.

This painting is medium in size and would make an excellent thangka for your shrine. The colors are harmoniously balanced in the Buddha thangka.

Introduction To Shakyamuni Buddha :

Buddha Shakyamuni is depicted in the center of this thangka. He is seated on a moon disc lotus seat with a crossed leg. His right hand is in the earth torching mudra, while his left hand rests on his lap, carrying a begging bowl with a clam face.

Buddha’s life can be categorized into 12 segments namely.

  1. Conception
  2. Birth
  3. Education
  4. Life in the Royal palace
  5. The Great departure
  6. Escape
  7. Austerities
  8. Enlightenment
  9. The subjugation of Mara (Lord of temptation)
  10. Doctrine
  11. Miracles
  12. Paranirvana

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Size with Brocade: 29" / 77 cm (width) x 42"/ 107 cm (height)
Canvas Size : 15" / 38 cm (width) x 21"/ 53 cm (height)
Materials: Cotton Canvas, Acrylic Colors, Genuine 24K Gold

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THIS THANGKA IS HAND-PAINTED IN THE TRADITIONAL STYLE AND THE QUALITY IS HIGH

What did Shakyamuni Buddha teach?

He taught that wisdom, kindness, patience, generosity, and compassion were important virtues.