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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What is a Thangka painting?
The Tibetan word Thangka means an unfolding painting, where the word Thang stands for an unfolding scroll and Ka means a painting. Thangka paintings, as a whole, are a visual representation of Buddhist deities, scenes, or mandalas, painted on silk or cotton canvas.
Thangka Paintings follow a generic principle of composition, design, and iconography. It is made following tradition and guidelines while leaving spaces for personal creativity and expression. In Buddhist culture, Thangka Paintings hold high religious values. In a way, it is also a tool that facilitates the realization of one's true nature or the nature of reality
In Ritual Thangka, we provide a collection of a variety of Thangka paintings. Every one of our paintings has been hand-picked by our curators. We take great care in scrutinizing all aspects, from the quality of the thangka cloth to its composition, so that you get only the finest quality paintings.
White Padmapani Lokeshvara
Lokeshwara also known as Avalokiteshvara or Chengrezig is the embodiment of boundless loving-kindness and compassion. It is said that Bodhisattva Avalokiteshvara made strong vows in front of Buddha Amitabha to intentionally manifest into the three realms of the world in order to liberate all sentient beings from their sufferings.
This Captivating Thangka of graceful Padmapani Lokeshvara is painted in the style of the great Nevari Legacy of Paubha painting. The use of Beautiful rich colors attracts one's attention and demands the viewer's time and patience. The rich use of bright colors and ornate gold embellishment makes this painting distinct from the rest.
This Graceful Depiction of Lokeshshwora was painted by a veteran artist Bishnu Lama. Mr.Lama first started painting at an early age in his village In the Ramechaap district of Nepal.
As we know teachings and artwork connected with Buddhism, first entered Tibet from China and Nepal in the 7th century, most probably through the marriages of King SongstenGampo to a Chinese Princess and a Nepalese Princess. The mutation, exchange, and inspiration of the art forms found in these three cultures took place over centuries and as a result, many forms of art styles developed.
One of the most beautiful paintings in our collection is the result of this legacy. This great artistic work has a strong influence from Newari and Indic-Chinese conventions. The use of Dragon Motifs, intricate workmanship, and elegant facial features is a perfect blend that has been so delicately balanced to the point that the viewer is encapsulated by the feeling of peace and serenity at once.
This original hand-painted paubha was completed in early 2006.
When we closely observe we discover that the artist uses Five Major colors – namely White, Blue, Yellow, Red, and Green. These are the colors symbolizing the five TathagataBuddhas. The use of the Color Green is especially dominant giving the feeling of balance and refreshment to the viewer. The perfect balance of the mix of five major colors brings about harmony among the various elements of the painting.
White Avalokiteshvara Stands upon a moon disc above a multicolored lotus, which is rested upon a writhing leaf above a lake. This is a beautiful analogy that depicts that Arya bodhisattvas appear upon a lotus which grows only in muddy water representing Samsara but are untouched by the mud when the petals blossom. This phenomenon denotes that the bodhisattvas although when they appear in Samsara they are not polluted at all by the impurities of Samsara.
Among the 108 forms of Avalokiteshvara meaning ‘The Lord of the worlds,” White Padmapani – the “Holder of the Lotus” is one of the most popular forms in the Newar Buddhist Tradition. He stands with his right hand extended in Varadamudra or in the gesture of Boon granting generosity. His left hand holds the stem of a flowering lotus in front of his heart symbolizing his stainless purity.
He is adorned with five silk Garments, including the Green Scarf which gracefully flutters against the backdrop of beautiful green hills. The antelope skin draped over his left shoulder is his quintessential symbol which kind of goes unnoticed against the intricate detailing of the blouse he wears. Two wrathful-looking dragon serpents appear hanging in the sky, with their bodies curled as if they were gliding in the air. The Green Hills in the lower background blend perfectly well with the serenity of the calm lake.
The aura around Lokeshvara’s head and body is decorated with gold lining and precious jewels. The inner border of the painting’s rectangular Torana is decorated with writhing flower leaves. The outer Torana has been beautifully decorated with two enchanting dragons who appear on top of the beautiful Makara tails. The two makaras guard the dome-shaped emblem, containing the Name of the deity on top and the artist on the bottom in Devanagari Characters. The top center of the outer Torana is embellished by the semi-wrathful, serpent–devouring head of Kirtimukha or Chepu, “the face of Glory” who bites on the tails of two nagas with its sharp fangs.
This lovely painting is a rare find and could be a great delight to earn merits for a practitioner and a collector alike.
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Size: 14"/ 35 cm (width) x 20"/ 50 cm (height)
Materials: Cotton Canvas, Acrylic Colors, Genuine 24K Gold
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THIS THANGKA IS HAND-PAINTED IN THE TRADITIONAL STYLE AND THE QUALITY IS HIGH
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Framing:
-Not mounted on a traditional brocade
-Tibetan Silk brocade is available in a variety of colors and quality
-Price ranges from $35 to $100 depending upon the silk quality
-Additional 3 business days for this service
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Delivery:
-Free Shipping
-Standard Courier Services
-4-10 business days for delivery
-All items are insured
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Return Policy:
-Returns are accepted within 60 business days.
-You can ship either to Nepal or Texas (USA), whichever works better for you.
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We will be more than happy to answer all your questions.
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Please contact us to:
- Custom order a thangka of any Vajrayana deity. Usually, it takes 2-5 months (depending on complexity) to finish such a thangka of average size.