Tathagata Buddha Shakyamuni
About Thangka
Our thangka is a handpainted Tibetan art done using traditional methods. It is a unique piece created using genuine 24K gold and natural stone colors.
Introductio to Tathagata Buddha Shakyamuni
Shakyamuni Buddha was born in 527 B.C . He was the son of King Sudhodana and Queen Maya Devi. Shakyamuni Buddha was known before attaining enlightenment as Siddhartha or Gautama.
Buddha Shakyamuni is mostly seen at the center seated on a thousand petal lotus throne . The lotus plant symbolizes his purity and serene nature. He is portrayed meditating in the earth—touching gesture holding an alms bowl with his left hand on top of his lap. He is yellow in color and wears a robe.
When Shakyamuni Buddha was on the verge of Perfect enlightenment, he had to face both internal and external Maras (Temptations ). It is believed that Devaputra Mara questioned him on the validity of his attainment of Enlightenment and his perfection. At that time, his only witness was mother earth. Buddha Shakyamuni asked mother earth to bear witness to his attainment of paramita or perfection. To indicate this, he touched the earth with his right hand as a witness to his perfection. This form of Buddha depicts this incident.
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Size: 18"/ 46 cm (width) x 24"/ 61 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
How can Thangka benefit us?
Thangkas, which were formerly utilized as teaching aids, are now used as a meditation technique to assist in moving one closer to enlightenment. During rituals and ceremonies, devotional images serve as the focal point and frequently serve as a conduit for prayers and requests.
