The Buddha of Future, Maitreya Thangka | Buddha of Hope and Enlightenment
Divine Compassion and Enlightenment: The Buddha of the Future, Maitreya
The Buddha of the Future, Maitreya, exemplifies divine spiritual insight, made on high-quality cotton canvas with vibrant acrylic paints and accented with 24K gold. It embodies both beauty and sacred energy. The natural shine of the 24K gold accentuates Maitreya's calm expression, celestial adornments, and the symbolic lotus throne. Meanwhile, the vivid acrylic colors add richness and life to the artwork. Created in the esteemed traditional Karma Gadri style, this painting harmonizes elegance, gentle beauty, and deep spiritual significance, making it a perfect addition to any sacred space.
In Mahayana Buddhism, Maitreya is revered as the future Buddha who will return to teach the Dharma when the teachings of Shakyamuni, the historical Buddha, have been forgotten. Usually depicted seated on a throne, he awaits the opportune moment to descend and lead humanity toward enlightenment. Maitreya symbolizes hope, compassion, and the anticipation of future spiritual awakening. In this painting, he depicted himself in a calm, respectful pose, emphasizing his wisdom and compassionate nature toward all sentient beings. He holds a lotus stem with a Dharma wheel and a vase, representing his upcoming teachings and blessings. His graceful robes and peaceful expression embody royal dignity and compassion.
Placing this painting in your meditation room, altar, or living space can foster peace, inspiration, and spiritual aspiration. The vivid colors and shining gold accents not only uplift the spiritual environment but also remind viewers of Maitreya's future coming and his guidance for a brighter future.
DRAWN AS MENTIONED IN THE MEDITATION MANUAL
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Size: 18"/46 cm (width) x 24"/61 cm (height)
Materials: Cotton Canvas, 24K Gold, Acrylic Colors
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HAND-PAINTED WITH ACRYLIC COLOR AND GENUINE 24K GOLD IN TRADITIONAL KARMA GADRI STYLE
BROCADE MOUNT
We offer traditional brocade mounts upon request. For your final confirmation, we will send available samples and pricing details.
CONSECRATION OF THANGKA
As you requested for consecrations/blessings, we can take the thangka to nearby monasteries/Rinpoches from the Boudha Stupa. We kindly ask that you contribute $50 to the monasteries for these blessing/consecration services.
