Shakyamuni Buddha was born in the year 527 B.C. He was King Sudhodana's and Queen Maya Devi's son. Before reaching enlightenment, Shakyamuni Buddha was known as Siddhartha or Gautama. Buddha Shakyamuni is sitting in the center on a thousand petal lotus throne. The lotus plant represents his purity and serenity. He is seen meditating in an earth-touching motion, with his left hand on top of his lap, carrying an alms bowl. He is golden and dressed in a robe.
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.
