Guru Rinpoche Thangka
About Our Thangka :
A 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 Rinpoche :
Guru Rinpoche is also known as Guru Padmasambhava. He is an important figure in Buddhism who was instrumental in establishing Vajrayana Buddhism in Tibet around the 8th century. He is also manifested as one of the greatest sages of the Vajrayana Buddhist world.
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.
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Size: 19"/ 48 cm (width) x 28"/ 71 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.
