This is a magnificent piece of Buddha Shakyamuni thangka. Masterfully executed in rich, vibrant colors with illuminating detail; The silk brocade frame compliments the painting beautifully and forms a focal point in our praying/meditation room
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Endless knot Mandala
The endless knot is one of the eight auspicious religious signs which is symbolized by a twisted noose.
The Mandala with an endless knot has been around for centuries and has various interpretations. These Mandalas are also called the glorious knot of eternity and are considered as a wish-fulfilling treasury.
Though its meanings have differently been interpreted in different eras, it primarily reflects the merger of wisdom and technique. Likewise, it also shows that emptiness (Sunyata) and interdependent origination (pratityasamutpada) are deeply interrelated. Likewise, it also reflects the union of wisdom and compassion in enlightenment.
In Vajrayana Buddhism, the endless knot is symbolism for Samsara, which is an endless cycle of birth, death, and rebirth.
Origin Of Endless knot Mandala
The endless knot symbols were recorded first on the remains of clay tablets from the Indus Valley Civilization in some 2500 BC. Many Hindu and Buddhist and Pali inscriptions also have similar markings in many religious books as well. Hindus believe that the endless knot sign was first offered by Brahma to all buddhas. Though the exact origin story of this sign can't be traced; these Endless Knots have supposedly been around us for a really long time.
Symbolization and Meaning
An Endless Knot is a very useful mandala for meditation that metaphorically symbolizes Buddha's endless wisdom.