5 Shakyamuni Buddha Thangka Painting
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Description
This Thangka painting depicts the Five Dhyani Buddhas, important figures in Vajrayana Buddhism. They represent various aspects of enlightened consciousness and are often showcased together. Each Buddha carries unique symbolism and serves as a meaningful guide to Buddhist wisdom and enlightenment. These paintings serve as both art pieces and spiritual aids.
Depiction of the Five Dhyani Buddhas:
The Five Dhyani Buddhas, also referred to as the Five Wisdom Buddhas, are often illustrated with unique characteristics and shades. Every Buddha symbolizes a distinct facet of enlightened awareness with precise mudras (hand gestures) and symbols.
A. Vairochana
- Color: White
- Mudra : Dharmachakra Mudra (teaching the Dharma)
- Symbol : Dharmachakra (wheel of law)
- Element : Space
- Wisdom : Wisdom of the Dharmadhatu (absolute truth)
B. Akshobhya
- Color: Blue
- Mudra: Bhumisparsha Mudra (earth-touching)
- Symbol: Vajra (diamond thunderbolt)
- Element: Water
- Wisdom: Mirror-like Wisdom.
C. Ratnasambhava
- Color : Yellow
- Mudra : Varada Mudra (gesture of giving)
- Symbol: Jewel
- Element : Earth
- Wisdom: Wisdom of Equality
D. Amitabha
- Color : Red
- Mudra : Dhyana Mudra (meditation)
- Symbol : Lotus
- Element : Fire
- Wisdom : Discriminating Wisdom.
E. Amoghasiddhi
- Color: Green.
- Mudra: Abhaya Mudra (gesture of fearlessness)
- Symbol : Double Vajra
- Element : Air
- Wisdom : All-Accomplishing Wisdom.
Product Specification:
- Hand Painted
- Size: 60 cm x 45 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.
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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.