Guru Rinpoche Thangka Painting
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Description
The Guru Rinpoche Thangka Painting is a revered traditional Handpainted Tibetan artwork that depicts Padmasambhava, known as Guru Rinpoche, the "Precious Guru" who introduced Buddhism to Tibet in the 8th century. These thangkas are deeply valued in Tibetan Buddhism for their intricate details, vibrant colors, and profound spiritual symbolism.
Key features:
- Depiction of Guru Rinpoche: Guru Rinpoche is depicted seated on a lotus with a serene face, vajra, and skull cup, symbolizing purity, compassion, and conversion of negative energies. A trident (khatvanga) rests in his left arm as a representation of his mastery over the three kayas of a Buddha.
- Symbolism: The symbols of purity, power, wisdom, and enlightenment are intricately integrated into the Guru Rinpoche Thangka Painting. These symbols include the lotus flower, vajra, skull cup, and trident.
- Thangka Painting Techniques: Handmade with durable mineral pigments and vibrant colors. Traditional iconographic guidelines are followed through detailed brushwork passed down through generations.
- Cultural and Religious Significance:Guru Rinpoche Thangka Paintings are utilized as prominent visual elements for meditation, prayer, and religious ceremonies, offering direction and safeguarding in both monasteries and residences.
- Additional Elements: Guru Rinpoche Thangka paintings showcase various deities and figures from the Tibetan Buddhist pantheon. The intricate landscapes, celestial realms, and auspicious symbols in the background enhance the spiritual and aesthetic value of the artwork.
Product Specification:
- Hand Painted
- Size: 75 cm x 50 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.