White Tara Thangka Painting
The White Tara Thangka Painting depicts White Tara, a revered deity in Tibetan Buddhism known for her compassionate and healing qualities. White Tara, also known as Sita Tara, is considered the embodiment of enlightened activities and represents longevity, healing, and serenity. Her name "Tara" means "star" or "savior," emphasizing her role as a guiding light and protector.
According to legend, White Tara was born from a tear of Avalokiteshvara, the bodhisattva of compassion, symbolizing her compassionate nature. White Tara is often depicted with seven eyes—three on her face (forehead, eyes, and one on the palm of each hand) and one on each of her feet. These eyes symbolize her vigilant awareness and ability to see the suffering of beings in all directions, enabling her to swiftly come to their aid.
This White Tara Thangka features depictions of other important figures in Tibetan Buddhism. At the top of the thangka, you find Shakyamuni Buddha (the historical Buddha) and Medicine Buddha (Bhaisajyaguru), both revered for their teachings on enlightenment and healing. Shakyamuni Buddha represents enlightenment and the path to liberation, while Medicine Buddha embodies the healing aspect of Buddhism, offering remedies for physical and mental afflictions.
At the bottom of the thangka, are depictions of bodhisattvas (enlightened beings who delay their own enlightenment to help others attain liberation). These bodhisattvas symbolize compassion, wisdom, and spiritual virtues, encouraging practitioners to cultivate these qualities on their spiritual journey.
The Thangka serves as a powerful tool for meditation and contemplation. By gazing upon White Tara's serene and compassionate form, practitioners can invoke her blessings and cultivate qualities of longevity, healing, and compassion. Meditating on White Tara can also be beneficial for those seeking physical or emotional healing, as she is believed to alleviate suffering and grant protection. The White Tara Thangka can be displayed in meditation spaces, altars, or sacred areas within the home or temple. Its presence serves as a reminder of the enlightened qualities represented by White Tara and other divine beings depicted in the thangka, fostering a sense of peace, healing, and spiritual connection for practitioners and admirers alike.
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Size: 20"/ 51 cm (width) x 30"/ 76 cm (height)
Materials: Cotton Canvas, Acrylic Colors, Genuine 24K Gold
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THIS THANGKA IS HAND-PAINTED IN THE TRADITIONAL STYLE AND THE QUALITY IS HIGH
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Framing:
-Not mounted on a traditional brocade
-Tibetan Silk brocade is available in a variety of colors and quality
-Price ranges from $35 to $100 depending upon the silk quality
-Additional 3 business days for this service
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Please contact us to:
- Custom order a thangka of any Vajrayana deity. Usually, it takes 2-5 months (depending on complexity) to finish such a thangka of average size.
