This hand-painted Thangka shows Avalokiteshvara (Chenrezig) in his thousand-armed and eleven-headed form, one of the most important images of compassion in Tibetan Buddhism. Avalokiteshvara is known as the Bodhisattva of Compassion, and this form represents his wish to help all beings at the same time. His thousand arms reach out in every direction, showing that his support is endless, while his many faces symbolize that he sees the suffering of beings everywhere. Painted by skilled artists using natural colors on cotton canvas, this Thangka is both a sacred art piece and a tool for prayer and meditation.
The background is filled with powerful symbols that add meaning to the painting. The fiery aura behind Avalokiteshvara shows protection and spiritual energy. The rainbow-colored lotus throne beneath him stands for purity, transformation, and enlightenment. Around him are dragons, offerings, mountains, and flowers, each carrying its own Buddhist symbolism of protection, respect, and nature’s sacred presence. Every detail of this Thangka from the calm expressions to the many hands reminds practitioners of the deep compassion that Avalokiteshvara offers to the world.
Symbolism & Meaning:
- Thousand Arms: Show his limitless compassion and readiness to help all beings, with eyes in the hands representing wisdom and compassion together.
- Eleven Heads: Stand for his expanded awareness and constant readiness to respond to suffering.
- Fiery Aura: A sign of spiritual energy, strength, and protection.
- Rainbow Lotus Throne: Represents purity, transformation, and enlightenment.
- Surrounding Elements: Dragons, offerings, mountains, and flowers carry deep Buddhist meaning of devotion, protection, and sacred nature.
Product Details:
- Type: Hand Painted
- Size: 78 cm × 107 cm
- Base: Cotton Canvas
- Origination: Nepal
