Four-Armed Chenrezig is a bodhisattva who embodies all Buddhas' compassion. This bodhisattva is represented and described differently in different cultures, and is either female or male. However, in Tibetan tradition, he usually appears in this four-armed form.
This version of Avalokiteshvara is popular among Mahayana and Vajrayana Buddhists for devotional meditation. His six-syllable mantra, "Om mani pad me hum," has become a familiar chant for Buddhists all over the globe.
How does Thangka benefit us?
It goes without saying that every detail of a painting has a symbolic meaning. Regardless of your religious affiliation, a thangka can help you on your path to enlightenment, whether you practice Buddhism or have other religious convictions. Thangkas are paintings that depict deities with various iconographic elements and symbolism that encourage meditation on the teachings of the god they depict. Any thangka is intended to aid in the removal of the film of ignorance, which is a significant barrier to the road to enlightenment.
