Maitreya Thangka
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Description
Maitreya is the "future Buddha" who will eventually manifest on earth, attain full enlightenment, and convey the pure dharma. He will therefore be the historical Shakyamuni Buddha's spiritual heir.
Maitreya Thangka , he is depicted wearing the saffron-colored robes of a monk, symbolizing renunciation and detachment from worldly desires. He may be adorned with various jewels and ornaments, representing his divine qualities and spiritual attainment. Maitreya often displays the Dharma wheel mudra, where his hands are held at the heart level with the thumbs and index fingers forming a circle. This mudra symbolizes the turning of the wheel of teaching. Maitreya may also hold a lotus flower, a symbol of purity and enlightenment.
Product Specification:
- Hand Painted
- Materials: Semi-Precious Natural Minerals
- Base: Cotton Canvas
- Origination: Nepal
Maitreya Thangkas have held a significant position in Buddhist practice for centuries, used as visual aids in meditation and as objects of adoration in monasteries, temples, and home altars. Representing reverence, contemplation, and inspiration, these ancient and timeless symbols are still seen and admired today.
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.
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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.