Shakyamuni Buddha Thangka Painting
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Description
A Shakyamuni Buddha Thangka Painting depicts Siddhartha Gautama, who eventually became known as the Shakyamuni Buddha, the recognized founder of Buddhism. Tibetan Buddhism and other Buddhist sects hold this type of painting in high regard, as it symbolizes the basic teachings of Buddhism.
Shakyamuni Buddha is depicted in the meditative pose, right hand touching the earth in the Bhumisparsha Mudra. His left holds an alms bowl, while physical characteristics include a ushnisha, long earlobes and the Dharma Chakra wheel on the palm of his hand. This mudra symbolizes the moment of Buddha's enlightenment and his victory over delusion. It stands as a sign of his role as "The Awakened One".
Shakyamuni Buddha Thangka paintings are revered, used in meditation, and serve as a source of inspiration for Buddhist devotees. These works may be employed to contemplate the doctrine of the Buddha, contemplate his traits, and seek advice in their own spiritual pursuits.
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.
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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.