Guru Padmasambava Thangka
About Our Thangka :
Our thangka is a classical and stylized form of Nepalese and Tibetan painting. The art is explicitly religious, all symbols and allusions must be in accordance with strict guidelines laid out in Buddhist scripture. It is painted with the use of gold and other various natural colors.
Introduction To Guru Padmasambava :
Guru Padmasambhava, popularly known as Guru Rinpoche, the precious teacher was a powerful Tantric Buddhist Master. He subdued many harmful spirits and forces that hindered the spread of the teachings of buddha Shakyamuni. With his miraculous powers,he taught many disciples who also became perfect masters of Tantric Buddhism. He is said to have twenty-five great disciples who were instrumental in preserving the sacred teachings of Lord Buddha to the present day.
Guru Rinpoche, or precious teacher, is commonly known as Padmasambhava - the 'lotus born'. Known as the second buddha who propagated the Buddhadharma throughout Tibet, he is considered the complete embodiment of all Buddhas of the three kayas. In order to benefit numerous beings and spread the Buddhadharma during the age of decline, Guru Rinpoche spread many hidden treasure teachings throughout Tibet and within the minds of his students. These were later discovered as termas.
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Size: 23"/ 58 cm (width) x 34"/ 86 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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What not to do to the thangka?
When a thangka is not on display, it is usually rolled and stored with other paintings. Pressure from its own weight causes cracking of the ground and paint layers. Rolling and unrolling worsen the damage and eventually result in complete separation and flaking of the paint. Thangka’s that do not have brocade may also be folded, resulting in vertical and horizontal cracking.
