Buddhist Bhavachakra Thangka
About Our Thangka :
Our thangka is a beautifully painted thangka portraying the Buddhist Bhavachakra. We painted it with 24 karat gold and colors derived from nature. The thangka depicts Yama, the God of Death, clutching the wheel that marks the gateway to the afterlife from these worlds of misery (nirvana).
Introduction To Bhavachakra :
The wheel is one of the most important symbols of Buddhist art and both representation of the teachings of the Buddha – Dharma and the endless circle of Samsara (rebirth).
The six rays of the wheel represents The Noble Eightfold Path showed by the Buddha and representation of wisdom.
The rim that holds the wheel together is decorated with traditional symbols and intricate decors. The rim symbolizes the importance of practice and meditation.
Yama, the Lord of Death, is the figure that is holding the wheel of life. According to the Vedas, he was the first man to pass away, paving the way for all subsequent people to experience mortality. He watches over the under-earth resting place for the deceased as the protector of the south (the area of death).
According to legend, Yama exists to defend Buddhism and Buddhists. He clutches the wheel of life in his hooves and stands for ephemerality and death. The Buddhist term for suffering is duhkha. Suffering, according to Buddhist philosophy, is the fundamental character of all existence. In order to symbolize the possibility of freedom, the Buddha is visible in each of the worlds.
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Size: 19"/ 48 cm (width) x 25"/ 63 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
Why should Thangka be kept away from water?
Since thangka rapidly rips when exposed to water, it becomes stained. Any liquid that splashes or runs down the front or back of the thangka, including water, can change the ground's color, cause lines to run, and shift the pigment.
