Original Size of Thangka ( 25 x 35 inches )
In Vajrayana practice, Vajrayogini is the most renowned female meditational deity. In this Vajrayogini thangka print, she holds up a vajra-handled curved flaying knife and drinks from a skull bowl. A garland of freshly severed heads hangs down almost to the ankle of her left leg. The right leg is bent and brought up to her inner thigh in a dancer's pose.
Vajrayogini is beautiful, the most heavenly of all women.
But it is not her beauty that attracts.
Instead, it is her promise,
the potential of controlling the ego and its cravings,
that draws the practitioner.
Her relative beauty is but a metaphor
for that which is absolutely beautiful- the Void State. (shunyata)
On the thangka, Vajrayogini is shown in the middle inside her abode. On top of her is the lineage master. Below her are offering goddesses and four-direction gatekeepers. Outside the Mandala, on top are Amitayus, Hevajra, and Bhutadamara. Many goddesses pay homage to her. Below we have protectors Mahakala and Cittapatti.
For the Vajrayana practitioners, this thangka will be helpful to inspire them in their practice. Small in size, it can easily fit into your shrine. Alternatively, you can continue if you are a frequent traveler who doesn't want to miss your daily practice.
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DEITY PORTRAYED AS MENTIONED IN THE MEDITATION SADHANA
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BROCADE MOUNT
We do traditional brocade mount upon your request. We send available samples and price details for your final confirmation.
CONSECRATION OF THANGKA
As requested for consecrations/blessings, we can take thangka to Monasteries/Rinpoches from nearby Boudha Stupa. We kindly ask you to offer $50 for the monasteries for blessings/consecration service.
