Antique Bhavachakra Thangka Art
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Description
This Antique Wheel of Life Thangka, approximately 40 years old, is a rare and sacred piece from our personal collection. Known in Tibetan as the Bhavachakra, it is a powerful visual representation of the cycle of birth, death, and rebirth (samsara). Hand-painted by a skilled Himalayan artist using natural mineral pigments, this Thangka has aged gracefully, carrying both historical character and spiritual depth. Perfect for meditation, study, or as a collectible, it brings reflection, mindfulness, and wisdom into any space.
Symbolism and Meaning:
- Three Root Poisons – Pig, Rooster, Snake: At the center, symbolizing ignorance, desire, and anger, the forces that perpetuate suffering.
- Six Realms of Existence: Surrounding the center, representing different states of life shaped by karma.
- Twelve Links of Dependent Origination: Shown in the outer circle, illustrating the cause-and-effect chain of suffering.
- Yama, the Lord of Death: Holds the wheel, symbolizing impermanence and the inevitability of death.
Product Description:
- Hand Painted
- Size: 46 cm × 62 cm
- Base: 100% Pure Cotton
- Origination: Nepal (Approx. 40 years old)
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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