Chenrezig is the Bodhisattva of compassion who hears the world cry. Chenrezig made a vow that he would not rest until he had liberated all the beings in all the realms of suffering. Chenrezig signifies that he frees the sentient beings from the muddy waters of suffering.
In the thangka, Four-armed Chenrezig is gracefully seated in meditation posture. His two hands are in devotional gesture. The upper right-hand holds his special symbol, a crystal at Shambala, a symbol of a never-ending cycle. And his upper left hand holds a white lotus.
How to take care of your thangka?
-Hang your thangka in a traditional silk brocade -Regular Inspection of your thangka; examine the borders and all attachments. -Keep thangkas covered when they are on display but not in use. -Rotate thangkas between display and storage regularly, two to four times a year, to reduce the amount of exposure to light. Keep away from sunlight and humidity. -Do not apply liquids or other materials to the surface of the thangka.
------------------------------------------------------------------ Size: 19"/48cm (width) x 28"/71 cm (height) Materials: Cotton Canvas, Acrylic Colors, Genuine 24K Gold ------------------------------------------------------------------ THIS THANGKA IS HAND-PAINTED IN THE TRADITIONAL STYLE AND THE QUALITY IS HIGH
How does Thangka benefit us?
Every detail of a painting has a symbolic meaning. Regardless of your religious affiliation, a thangka can help you on your path to enlightenment, whether you practice Buddhism or have other religious convictions. Thangkas are paintings that depict deities with various iconographic elements and symbolism that encourage meditation on the teachings of the god they depict. Any thangka is intended to aid in the removal of the film of ignorance, which is a significant barrier to the road to enlightenment. The Thangka is revered as a holy item. They promote positivity, spread Buddhism's teachings, bring about peace, harmony, and oneness, and dispel any negative energy that may be there.
