Chengresi Thangka Painting
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Description
Chengresi Thangka Paintings are depictions of Chenrezig, the bodhisattva of compassion in Tibetan Buddhism, also known as Avalokiteshvara. These paintings hold immense importance in Tibetan Buddhist culture, as they embody the compassionate essence of all Buddhas and serve as a source of inspiration for devotion and meditation through their intricate and sacred art.
Key features:
- Central Figure: Chenrezig is depicted with multiple arms and heads, representing his empathy and ability to help all creatures. The most common portrayal has him with four arms, each with symbolic objects or performing mudras.
- Symbolic Elements: Chenrezig is depicted in a prayer pose, holding a jewel and lotus flower that symbolize purity and the essence of all beings. Additional hands grasp a mala and lotus, emphasizing the significance of prayer and achieving enlightenment.
- Elaborate Background: The backdrop typically showcases elaborate portrayals of heavenly landscapes and protector deities, elevating both the spiritual and aesthetic appeal, and offering a divine setting for Chenrezig.
Product Specification:
- Hand Painted
- Size: 58 cm x 42 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.