This thangka painting as it’s name suggests depicts the life story of Buddha. Buddha’s life can be categorized into 12 segments namely.
1. Conception 2. Birth 3. Education 4. Life in the Royal palace 5. The Great departure 6. Escape 7. Austerities 8 . Enlightenment 9 . The subjugation of Mara( Lord of temptation ) 10. Doctrine 11. Miracles 12. Paranirvana.
The Buddha once summarized his entire teachings in one sentence: “I teach about suffering and the way to end it”.
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.
