Samatabhadra and Vajrasattva | Handmade Himalayan Arts

Samatabhadra and Vajrasattva

About Thangka

Vajrasattva is a supreme Buddhist deity who embodies the purity of the enlightened mind. Vajrasattva means ”Diamond Being” in Sanskrit. Vajrasattva's enlightened aspirations are unlike those of previous Buddhas because of the power of his prayers. In his nature, he embodies the hundred Buddha families, the five Buddha families, and so on. He is unlike any other deity because he is the all-pervading lord of the hundred Buddha families and the solitary Buddha family of the great secret.spiritual nature. 

This thangka is both a gorgeous work of art and a profound spiritual tool. It encourages people to analyze the profound lessons and symbolism associated with Manjushri. It offers guidance and illumination on self-discovery and enlightenment, making it a cherished centerpiece in any meditation space, shrine room, or art collection.

Samatabhadra, also known as Samantabhadra, is a respected Bodhisattva in Mahayana Buddhism that represents compassion, wisdom, and selflessness. The name translates to "Equal Enlightenment" or "Universal Worthy."  Samatabhadra represents the use of skillful means and moral conduct to achieve enlightenment for the benefit of all beings. Samatabhadra is shown in a variety of ways and signifies all sentient creatures' natural potential for enlightenment. He is seated on an elephant in Buddhist iconography, a depiction rich in meaning. The elephant signifies knowledge, strength, and auspiciousness in many civilizations, and serves as an effective metaphor in this picture. This thangka invokes the Bodhisattva's compassionate counsel, encouraging practitioners to acquire virtues and embark on the path to enlightenment with steady determination, gaining strength from the enduring knowledge and compassionate nature of Samatabhadra.

Introduction to Samanta Bhadra buddha

According to traditional Tibetan Buddhism, Buddha Samantabhadra is the primordial Buddha and the central figure of the most important of all Tantras: the Guhyagarbha Tantra.
In the verses of the Nyingma texts, Samantabhadra is described as the “primordial Lord of unchanging light, the central origin of all mandalas, possessing the ocean of knowledge and pristine awareness”.
In this thangka painting Samantabhadra is depicted embracing his consort Samantabhadri in Yab-Yum, the sacred union.
The color of his skin is blue and he sits naked in 'vajra' posture, with his two hands placed in his laps in the gesture of meditation.
Samantabhadra is the representation of the original nature of the mind and symbol of unity between awareness and compassion.

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Size: 18"/ 46 cm (width) x 24"/ 61 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

How to take care of your thangka?

-Regular Inspection of your thangka; examine the borders and all attachments.
-Keep thangkas covered when they are on display but not in use.
-Rotate thangkas between display and storage regularly, two to four times a year, to reduce the amount of exposure to light. Keep away from sunlight and humidity.
-Do not apply liquids or other materials to the surface of the thangka.

Brocade Mount
We offer traditional brocade mounts upon request. For your final confirmation, we will send available samples and pricing details.

Consecration of Thangka Print
At the EvamRatna, the consecration procedure entails a precisely planned set of rituals and ceremonies. As requested for consecration/ blessing, we take the thangka print to respective Monasteries.

Please Note: Once consecrated, the Thangka Print becomes a sacred object and cannot be returned or refunded.