Buddhist Hand-Painted Mandala Thangka – Student Artwork
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Item Code: HME25888
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Weight: 100 grams
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Size (cm): 22 x 22
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Material: Cotton Canvas with Natural Mineral Colors
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Availability: In Stock
☛ Student Mandala – A New Generation of Artists
This Mandala Thangka is a meaningful creation by Mandala, a dedicated student artist currently learning the revered tradition of Buddhist Thangka painting. With great passion and respect for this sacred art form, Mandala joined a traditional Thangka school to deepen their skills and contribute to the preservation of this cultural heritage.
In support of their education and the broader Thangka community, this student artwork is offered at an affordable price. As fewer young artists pursue this path, works like these highlight the importance of nurturing and sustaining the next generation of Thangka painters.
☛ The Art of the Mandala
Mandala Thangka paintings are sacred Buddhist artworks, revered for their complex geometric structure and spiritual symbolism. At their center, a Buddha or deity radiates harmony and divine presence, surrounded by intricately rendered patterns that represent the universe and the inner journey toward enlightenment.
These Thangkas are powerful tools for meditation and contemplation, inviting viewers into a state of deep awareness and connection with the Dharma. Their balanced design and rich detail serve both as visual beauty and spiritual guidance.
☛ What is a Thangka?
A Thangka—also known as tangka, thanka, or tanka—is a traditional Tibetan Buddhist scroll painting crafted on cotton or silk. Thangkas illustrate spiritual teachings, deities, and sacred narratives, and are used for both meditation and ceremonial purposes.
Typically stored rolled and mounted on fabric backings, Thangkas resemble ancient scrolls and are often protected by a silk curtain. Proper storage in dry, cool conditions is essential to preserve the artwork’s vivid mineral colors and delicate textile base.
