1000 Armed Chenresig Thangka
Through a skillful analysis of materials and artistic tradition, the 1000-Armed Chenresig, an honored figure in Tibetan Buddhism that symbolizes compassion, is brought to life. The canvas, which is made from the purest cotton is crafted in the renowned Karma Gadri style, serves as the foundation. It symbolizes simplicity and purity. Following the severe Karma Gadri teachings, the artist uses naturally occurring stone colors that have been carefully ground to paint Chenresig's many arms and compassionate face. Every hue has a spiritual meaning that represents our connection to the divine on earth. A thin layer of 24-karat gold leaf is applied to the sacred image to elevate it, illuminating certain parts of the Thangka with a brilliant brightness. In addition to captivating the viewer, this divine combination of cotton canvas, natural stone colors, and gold transcends the material world and creates a work of visual art that acts as a profound spiritual conduit to the compassionate energy expressed by the 1000-Armed Chenresig.
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Size: 20"/50cm (width) x 30"/76cm (height)
Materials: Cotton Canvas, Natural Stone Colors, Genuine 24K Gold
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The 1000-Armed Chenresig in Tibetan Buddhism, Chenresig—also called Avalokiteshvara in Sanskrit—is a sublime and benevolent bodhisattva. The multiple arms that adorn the iconography of this divine entity represent its infinite ability to provide compassionate assistance to all living things. The lotus flower, the wish-fulfilling jewel, and the Dharma wheel are among the tools held by each arm, representing the diverse ways that compassion can appear. Chenresig's innumerable eyes on each hand's palm represent the all-perceiving consciousness and attentiveness to the cries of the suffering throughout the world.Chenresig's peaceful face radiates a deep wisdom and compassion that invites followers to experience the infinite love that Chenresig represents. Often used as a visual meditation tool, the Thangka, or sacred scroll painting, of the 1000-Armed Chenresig encourages practitioners to develop compassion and ease the suffering of all beings with the same selfless grace that this revered bodhisattva embodies.
HAND-PAINTED WITH NATURAL STONE COLOR AND GENUINE 24K GOLD
BROCADE MOUNT
We do traditional brocade mount upon your request. We send available samples and price details for your final confirmation.
CONSECRATION OF THANGKA
As requested for consecrations/blessings, we can take Thangka to Monasteries/Rinpoches from nearby Boudha Stupa. We kindly ask you to offer $50 for the monasteries for blessings/consecration services.
