Guru Rinpoche Thangka Painting
Description
Guru Rinpoche Thangka paintings are revered traditional Handpainted Tibetan artworks that portray Padmasambhava, or Guru Rinpoche, the "Precious Guru" who brought Buddhism to Tibet in the 8th century. These thangkas are highly respected in Tibetan Buddhism for their intricate details, vibrant colors, and profound spiritual symbolism.
Key features:
- Depiction of Guru Rinpoche: Guru Rinpoche is portrayed seated on a lotus, representing purity and enlightenment. He is shown with a serene, compassionate face and holds a vajra in one hand and a skull cup in the other, symbolizing the conversion of negative energies. A trident (khatvanga) rests in the crook of his left arm, representing his mastery over the three kayas (bodies) of a Buddha: the Dharmakaya, Sambhogakaya, and Nirmanakaya.
- Symbolism: Symbols of purity, power, wisdom, and enlightenment are woven into the Guru Rinpoche Thangka Painting, including the lotus flower, vajra, skull cup, and trident.
- Thangka Painting Techniques: Handmade using mineral pigments for durability and vibrant colors. Detailed brushwork follows traditional iconographic guidelines passed down through generations.
- Cultural and Religious Significance: Guru Rinpoche Thangka Paintings serve as visual focal points for meditation, prayer, and religious ceremonies, providing guidance and protection in monasteries and homes.
- Additional Elements: Guru Rinpoche Thangka paintings feature other deities and figures from Tibetan Buddhist pantheon. The background has intricate landscapes, celestial realms, and auspicious symbols, adding spiritual and aesthetic richness to the artwork.
Product Specification:
- Hand Painted
- Size: 71 cm x 49 cm
- Base: Cotton Canvas
- Origination: Nepal
Hand Embroidery Brocade
Want to add a Brocade to your beautiful Thangka Painting? Traditional Style Brocade has been one of the most popular form of mounting as it has a greater religious merit.
Note: Make sure you have added the Thangka to your cart first.
100% Cotton Canvas
Preparing the Cotton canvas before starting to paint a Thangka. This process includes washing, drying, stretching, sizing and everything needed to make a perfect base for the thangka to last for centuries.
Natural Minerals
Thangka Paintings are painted using the natural minerals. These are firstly grind into the powder form and then used in the thangka as a paint.