Vintage Thangka of Queen Maya Devi Giving Birth
About Our Thangka:
The story of Queen Maya Devi giving birth to Gautama Buddha is a profound and revered tale in the Buddhist tradition:
Queen Maya Devi, a virtuous and pious woman, had a vivid dream involving a white elephant entering her womb. She announced her pregnancy and arrived at Devadaha to give birth.
However, fate intervened when she stopped in Lumbini, a beautiful garden. Queen Maya experienced intense contractions, leading to the miraculous birth of Prince Siddhartha, later known as Gautama Buddha. The baby took seven steps, blooming lotus flowers and declaring himself the foremost in the world.
Siddhartha's birth was marked by celestial events, heavens celebration, and fragrant flowers.
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Size: 5"/13cm (width) x 7"/18 cm (height)
Materials: Cotton Canvas, Acrylic Colors, Genuine 24K Gold
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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 on a regular basis, 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.
How does Thangka benefit us?
It goes without saying that 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.
