Divine Compassion and Mercy: Two-Armed Avalokiteshvara | Chenrezig Thangka in Nakthang Style
Beautifully created, this hand-painted thangka features the Two-Armed Avalokiteshvara, made on high-quality cotton canvas with genuine 24K gold and vibrant acrylic colors. Painted in the rare and refined Nakthang style—a traditional Tibetan technique that features radiant gold against a deep black background—this piece showcases incredible detail and striking contrast. Using 24K gold not only enhances the sacred presence of the deity but also represents purity, incorruptibility, and the enlightened qualities Avalokiteshvara embodies. The carefully layered acrylic colors add vibrant accents, increasing the overall visual depth and spiritual resonance of the artwork.
Avalokiteshvara (Tibetan: Chenrezig), considered the embodiment of infinite compassion, holds a central role in Mahayana and Vajrayana Buddhist traditions. This two-armed form is one of his most ancient and revered manifestations, representing the simplicity and directness of his compassionate vow. With one hand holding a blossoming lotus and the other hand resting upon a moon disc, symbolizes the union of compassionate action and spiritual purity. This form encourages practitioners to connect deeply with the essence of bodhicitta—the awakened heart—and serves as a powerful visual focus for meditation, fostering inner peace and universal compassion.
DRAWN AS MENTIONED IN THE MEDITATION MANUAL
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Size: 18"/46 cm (width) x 24"/61 cm (height)
Materials: Cotton Canvas, 24K Gold, Acrylic Color
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HAND-PAINTED WITH ACRYLIC COLOR AND GENUINE 24K GOLD IN TRADITIONAL NAKTHANG (GOLD ON BLACK) STYLE
OUR TEAM
We are a team of traditionally trained Karma Gadri artists from Boudha Stupa. Our lineage comes from Venerable Master Jamyang Phunshok, from Kham, Eastern Tibet.
We are committed to providing accurate, iconographic thangkas that will benefit your practice.
BROCADE MOUNT
We offer traditional brocade mounts upon request. For your final confirmation, we will send available samples and pricing details.
CONSECRATION OF THANGKA
As you requested for consecrations/blessings, we can take the thangka to nearby monasteries/Rinpoches from the Boudha Stupa. We kindly ask that you contribute $50 to the monasteries for these blessing/consecration services.
