Shakyamuni Buddha Thangka Painting
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Description
The Shakyamuni Buddha Thangka Painting is a revered Tibetan Buddhist artwork featuring the historical Buddha, also known as Siddhartha Gautama. This traditional art is full of symbolism and intricate details, serving as a visual portrayal of Buddhist teachings and a tool for meditation. The use of rich colors and fine brushwork in these thangkas reflects the artist's devotion and talent, making it highly esteemed in the Tibetan Buddhist tradition.
Key Features:
- Central Figure: The painting showcases Shakyamuni Buddha at its center, often shown seated in the lotus position (padmasana), with his right hand in the earth-touching gesture (bhumisparsha mudra), and his left hand placed in his lap in a meditative stance (dhyana mudra).
- Symbolic Attributes: Buddha typically grasps a bowl with his left hand, signifying his rejection of materialistic cravings. His attire is portrayed in an artistic fashion, commonly in hues of saffron or ochre, signifying his asceticism.
- Aura and Halo: The halo surrounding the Buddha's head represents his enlightened status and is often adorned with intricate floral or geometric designs, enhancing both the visual and symbolic meaning of the painting.
- Detailed Background: The thangka's background often depicts various deities and bodhisattvas, imbued with symbolic meaning that reflects the teachings of Buddha and the natural world.
Product Specification:
- Hand Painted
- Size: 30 cm x 23 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.
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