Samsara Wheel of Life Thangka | Tibetan Buddhist Painting of Karma and Rebirth
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Product Description
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Samsara Wheel of Life Thangka | Representing the Path to Freedom
The Samsara Wheel of Life Thangka represents the profound Buddhist teaching of the endless cycle of birth, death, and rebirth, illustrating karma, the six realms of existence, and the path toward liberation. Hand-painted by talented artists in the Kathmandu Valley, this sacred piece of art preserves the traditional Himalayan techniques used to translate Buddhist teaching into a meaningful visual guide. Handmade cotton canvas, a traditional foundation selected for its strength, smoothness, and capacity to support complex religious iconography, is used to make the thangka. Artists can accurately and clearly depict intricate scenes of samsara, including symbolic figures, kingdoms, and lessons, due to the meticulously prepared canvas. A brilliant finish that symbolizes the significance of the Dharma teachings is created by carefully applying genuine 24K gold to highlight sacred details, decorative elements, and spiritual symbols.
A deep Buddhist teaching piece, this Wheel of Life Thangka (Bhavachakra) graphically depicts the cycle of existence, karma, rebirth, and the road to liberation. The Wheel of Life, which has long been used as a teaching and meditation tool, helps practitioners understand the essence of samsara—the never-ending cycle of birth, death, and rebirth—and why beings are trapped in it. The rooster, snake, and pig represent the three poisons of existence—ignorance, attachment, and aversion—at the composition's core. These stand for the underlying mental illnesses that fuel the suffering cycle. The six realms of samsara round out this core by representing the many states of life molded by karma. Each world serves as a reminder to viewers of the value of moral behavior and spiritual awareness by reflecting the results of deeds, feelings, and consciousness. Yama, the Lord of Death, holds the complete wheel, which symbolizes impermanence and the inevitability of change. His grasp of the wheel teaches that until enlightenment and wisdom are attained, all conditioned life stays in the cycle of transformation.
DRAWN AS MENTIONED IN THE MEDITATION MANUAL
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Size: 27.5"/70 cm (width) x 39.5"/100 cm (height)
Materials: Cotton Canvas, 24K Gold, Acrylic Colors
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THIS THANGKA IS HAND-PAINTED IN THE TRADITIONAL STYLE BY A NEPALI ARTIST, AND THE QUALITY IS HIGH
CONSECRATION OF THANGKA
As per your request for consecrations/blessings, we can take the thangka to nearby monasteries or Rinpoches from the Boudha Stupa. We kindly ask that you contribute $50 to the monasteries for these blessing and consecration services.
This inspiring thangka would be an excellent gift for a Buddhist practitioner like you!
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Shipping | Refund | Return Policies
Shipping | Refund | Return Policies
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- 4-10 Working days for delivery
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Return and Refund:
For any reason you need to return your item, we're here to help.
- If you're not fully satisfied, you may request a return within 14 days of delivery. To be eligible for a return, the item must be in its original condition. Once we receive the item back, we will process your refund.
- In Case of Customs Return, where the package is returned to us from customs due to incomplete documentation, unresponsiveness, or refusal to accept the parcel by the receiver, we will deduct certain percentage of the order value to cover the international shipping and handling costs.
Please Note: Once consecrated, the Thangka Print becomes a sacred object and cannot be returned or refunded.
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