Tibetan Machig Labdron Thangka | Tibetan Yogini | The founder of The Chöd

Tibetan Machig Labdron Thangka | The Goddess of Supreme Wisdom

Tibetan Machig Labdron Thangka is hand-painted by skilled artists in the Kathmandu Valley on handmade cotton canvas prepared through traditional methods. Her sacred form and symbolic features can develop with clarity and balance due to the vertical composition. The robes, ornaments, and surrounding items all have vibrant depth because of the rich acrylic colors. The bright highlights added by genuine 24K gold heighten the spiritual presence of the painting. These thoughtfully selected materials honor Machig Labdron's connection to fearless insight, compassion, and the Chöd lineage while reflecting Nepal's revered thangka heritage.

Machig Labdron, also known as The Lady of Chöd, is a revered spiritual figure in Tibetan Buddhism, known for her teachings on Chöd, which is a practice focused on cutting through ego and attachment by offering one's body to feed the spirits. As a female spiritual teacher, she is recognized for her wisdom, compassion, and fearlessness in dealing with the most profound issues of spiritual transformation. The life of Machig Labdron represents the path of spiritual liberation through selflessness, where she fearlessly investigated the limits of ordinary reality to help others overcome their suffering. Her practice and teaching are based on the compassionate act of giving, which represents the wisdom of letting go of the ego. Throughout her life, we are reminded that spiritual freedom is found in letting go of fear and attachment, and embracing the reality of impermanence in life. Her dynamic and fearless presence continues to inspire practitioners on their spiritual path of inner awakening and compassion.

DRAWN AS MENTIONED IN THE MEDITATION MANUAL

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Size: 18"/46 cm (width) x 24"/61 cm (height)
Materials: Cotton Canvas, 24K Gold, Acrylic Colors
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THIS THANGKA IS HAND-PAINTED IN THE TRADITIONAL STYLE BY A NEPALI ARTIST, AND THE QUALITY IS HIGH

CONSECRATION OF THANGKA

As per your request for consecrations/blessings, we can take the thangka to nearby monasteries or Rinpoches from the Boudha Stupa. We kindly ask that you contribute $50 to the monasteries for these blessing and consecration services.

This inspiring thangka would be an excellent gift for a Buddhist practitioner like you!