Guru Padmasambhava Thangka Painting
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Description
Thangkas are a form of Tibetan artwork designed to guide practitioners through mental meditations in accordance with Buddhist traditions. Found in both monasteries and homes, these paintings are held in high respect and placed atop altars as sacred symbols.
Guru Padmasambhava, often referred to as Guru Rinpoche, is one of the most venerable figures in Tibetan Buddhism. Thangka paintings are a traditional art form used to honor Guru Padmasambhava, depicting him in a mature state while wearing luxurious robes and seated upon a lotus throne. He is often seen holding a vajra (thunderbolt) and a skull cup full of elixir, both symbols of the Tantric Buddhist path's union of skillful methods and wisdom. The intricate details and vibrant colors of the thangka painting make this a truly beautiful way to honor Guru Padmasambhava. It is a meaningful and sacred symbol for practitioners of Tibetan Buddhism.
Product Specification:
- Hand Painted
- Materials: Semi-Precious Natural Minerals
- 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.