It was kismet to find this exquisite White Tara, a gift for my good friend on her 30th birthday, on Ritual Thanka's Etsy. They have so many practice-quality paintings created by true craftsmen, and the purchasing process is easy.
When I called Ritual's contact number to ask a question, their sales manager answered and took action to help even though it wasn't his normal job. (Thanks, Rajendra!)
They also sent me a brief personal video showing the packed thangka ready for shipping, and got it out the door quickly -- in the face of the covid pandemic, no less.
You can feel safe supporting Nepalese artists by purchasing from Ritual Thanka.
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Guru Padma Sambhava,popularly known as Guru Rinpoche, the precious teacher was a powerful Tantric Buddhist Master.He subdued many harmful spirits and forces that hindered the spread of the teachings of buddha Shakyamuni.With his miraculous powers,he taught many disciples who also became perfect masters of Tantric Buddhism.He is said to have twenty-five great disciples who were instrumental in preserving the sacred teachings of Lord Buddha to the present day.
Guru Rinpoche’s body is golden in colour and is attired in a gown,a monastic robe and a brocade cap.He has one face,two arms and is seated in the posture of a king. In his right hand,he holds a vajra sceptre and in his left hand, a skull cup containing a vase of immortality.In the curve of his left arm is his divine consort of bliss and emptiness in the form of the khatvang Trident