Antique Shakyamuni Buddha Thangka Painting
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Description
This hand painted Tibetan Antique Shakyamuni Buddha Thangka Painting is a highly valued and complex masterpiece that portrays Siddhartha Gautama, the historical Buddha. Along with its striking beauty, this artwork holds profound spiritual importance, acting as a tool for meditation, devotion, and instruction in Tibetan Buddhism, making it a must-have for collectors and practitioners alike.
Key Features:
- Depiction of Shakyamuni Buddha: The Buddha has a compassionate expression, reflecting his enlightened state. Shakyamuni is depicted seated on a lotus throne in the lotus position, representing purity and enlightenment.
- Symbolism and Iconography: The Buddha's top protuberance symbolizes supreme wisdom and enlightenment, while the dot on his forehead represents his spiritual insight and renunciation of worldly life and previous royal status. He wears a simple monk's robe, emphasizing his renunciation of material wealth and status.
- Purpose and Use: The Thangka is used for meditation and devotional practices, aiding practitioners in connecting with the teachings and qualities of Shakyamuni Buddha. It also serves as a visual aid to teach complex spiritual concepts and is often used in rituals and ceremonies to invoke blessings and spiritual support.
Product Specification:
- Hand Painted
- Size: 75 cm x 53 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.