Defeating Obstacles with Wisdom: Vajrakilaya Painting | Fierce Tantric Deity and His Consort
The stunning Vajrakilaya painting is a traditional thangka art, beautifully hand-painted on high-quality cotton canvas with vibrant acrylic colors and 24K gold. Created by a skilled Nepali artist trained in the ancient techniques of thangka painting, this work showcases exceptional workmanship and spiritual precision. The canvas is carefully prepared to accept the pigments, resulting in rich saturation and crisp detailing. Gold accents sparkle across the deity’s ornaments, fire aureole, and ritual implements, infusing the composition with divine luminosity and sacred energy. This thangka is ideal for devotional practice, meditation, or displaying in a holy space.
At the core of this thangka, Vajrakilaya (Dorje Phurba), the fierce manifestation of Vajrasattva and one of the most powerful protector deities in Tibetan Buddhism, dominates the scene. Vajrakilaya, characterized by its striking deep blue body, is depicted with three fierce faces and six arms, each wielding significant ritual implements. His dynamic posture, trampling on demonic figures, symbolizes the destruction of inner and outer obstacles. A blazing aura of flames surrounds him, representing his purifying wrath and transformative energy. He is portrayed as being embraced by his consort, symbolizing the harmonious integration of wisdom and method. Above, a symbolic deity or wisdom flame radiates from the clouds. At the same time, below, the sacred lotus pedestal rises from swirling waters and rocky cliffs, situating the deity at the intersection of the elemental worlds. This thangka captures Vajrakilaya’s intense, protective presence with breathtaking color, sacred symbolism, and meditative depth.
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Size: 15.5"/ 39cm (width) x 20.5"/ 52cm (height)
Materials: Cotton Canvas, Acrylic Colors, 24K Gold
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THIS THANGKA IS HAND-PAINTED IN THE TRADITIONAL STYLE BY A NEPALI ARTIST, AND THE QUALITY IS HIGH
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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 you requested, we can arrange consecrations or blessings by taking the thangka to nearby monasteries or Rinpoches from the Boudha Stupa. We kindly ask that you contribute $50 to the monasteries for these blessing/consecration services.
