Description
Avalokiteshvara Original Hand-Painted Tibetan Thangka:
Avalokiteshvara, also known as Chenrezig in Tibetan Buddhism, is a revered bodhisattva who embodies the quintessence of compassion. As a bodhisattva, Avalokiteshvara has made the profound vow to remain in the cycle of samsara until all sentient beings have attained enlightenment. His commitment to alleviating suffering is vividly illustrated in his depictions, which feature him with multiple arms and eyes. These additional arms symbolize his tireless efforts to help those in need, while the many eyes represent his all-seeing awareness of the world's suffering. Avalokiteshvara's compassionate nature is also reflected in the tools he holds, such as a crystal mala (prayer beads) for recitation and a lotus flower symbolizing purity.
The mantra most closely associated with Avalokiteshvara, "Om Mani Padme Hum," is chanted by millions of practitioners as an invocation of his compassionate presence and a means to cultivate compassion and wisdom within themselves. This six-syllable mantra is believed to purify the mind and transform negative emotions into positive qualities. In Tibetan Buddhist practice, visualizations, prayers, and meditations centered on Avalokiteshvara serve as powerful methods to develop one's own compassion and to seek guidance and protection. An original hand-painted Tibetan thangka of Avalokiteshvara is not only a work of exquisite art but also a sacred object that aids in these spiritual practices, inspiring devotion and offering a focus for meditation on the path to enlightenment.
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Size: 15"/ 38cm (width) x 21"/ 53 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
-Additional 3 business days for this service
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