Buddhist Hand-Painted Thangka of Buddha’s Life Story
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Item Code: HME25915
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Weight: 100 grams
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Size: 60 cm x 46 cm
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Material: Cotton Canvas and Mineral Colors
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Availability: Available
☛ Buddha’s Life Story: A Sacred Narrative in Art
This hand-painted thangka narrates the life of Gautama Buddha, the Enlightened One, through vivid imagery and sacred symbolism. Born around 563 BCE in Lumbini, present-day Nepal, Siddhartha Gautama was a prince of the Sakya clan and the son of King Suddhodana. From a life of luxury to renunciation, and from deep meditation to ultimate enlightenment beneath the Bodhi tree, his journey embodies the universal quest for truth, liberation, and compassion.
This thangka captures the milestones of Buddha’s spiritual journey, including:
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His miraculous birth in Lumbini
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The Great Renunciation
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His enlightenment under the Bodhi tree
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The First Sermon at Sarnath
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His final nirvana at Kushinagar
More than an artwork, it is a visual scripture that invites reflection on the path of wisdom and self-realization.
☛ Introduction to Thangka
A thangka is a traditional Tibetan Buddhist painting created on cotton canvas using natural mineral pigments and fine detail. These scroll paintings are rich in spiritual significance, depicting sacred figures, narratives, and mandalas. They serve not only as meditative aids but also as teaching tools and blessings for the space they occupy.
Typically rolled for storage and unframed, thangkas are mounted on textile backings and protected with silk covers. To preserve their integrity, they should be kept in dry environments and handled with care.
