The Buddhist Sacred Art of Shakyamuni Buddha | Tibetan Sacred Painting of the Enlightened One
The Buddhist Thangka of Shakyamuni Buddha is an original piece from our Enlightenment Studio. Painted on high-quality cotton canvas, it incorporates 24K gold and acrylic colors. Each component is hand-painted using traditional brush techniques, ensuring fine line detailing and smooth gradation. To enhance its radiance and sacred significance, 24K gold is applied in elegant accents, especially in the bowl and robe embellishments, preserving the painting's brilliance and affirming its continuing role as a devotional object.
The painting is completed in the traditional Karma Gadri style, a Tibetan artistic tradition known for its balanced composition, open landscapes, and spiritual elegance. This style prioritizes clarity of form and subtle color harmony, often incorporating natural backgrounds to create an atmospheric depth without overwhelming the central deity. The result is a visually spacious and meditative presentation, highlighting the essence of the Buddha with grace and presence.
At the center of this thangka is Shakyamuni Buddha, depicted in his most iconic form, seated in bhumi sparsa mudra (earth-touching gesture), symbolizing the moment of his enlightenment. His left hand cradles a monk's alms bowl, signifying renunciation and spiritual discipline. The radiant golden-yellow body, elongated earlobes, and ushnisha crown further emphasize his transcendental qualities. This sacred thangka, set against a serene mountain landscape, serves as a spiritual support, inspiring devotion, mindfulness, and meditative reflection, embodying the profound teachings of the Buddha.
DRAWN AS MENTIONED IN THE MEDITATION MANUAL
-------------------------------------------------------------
Size: 16"/41 cm (width) x 24"/61 cm (height)
Materials: Cotton Canvas, 24K Gold, Acrylic Colors
-------------------------------------------------------------
HAND-PAINTED WITH ACRYLIC 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, who is from Kham, Eastern Tibet.
We are focused on bringing accurate iconographic thangka, which will be helpful to your practice.
BROCADE MOUNT
We offer traditional brocade mounts upon your request. We will send available samples and pricing details for your final confirmation.
CONSECRATION OF THANGKA
As per your request for consecrations/blessings, we can take thangka to nearby monasteries/Rinpoches from Boudha Stupa. We kindly ask that you contribute $50 to the monasteries for these blessing/consecration services.
