Buddhist Handmade Thangka Painting – Medical Thangka (Hand-Painted)
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Item Code: HME25731
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Weight: 100 grams
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Size: 30 x 25 cm
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Material: Cotton Canvas & Mineral Colors
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Availability: Available
Medical Thangka – A Timeless Depiction of Tibetan Healing Wisdom
A Medical Thangka is a rare and sacred form of Tibetan Buddhist art that visually represents Traditional Tibetan Medicine (TTM)—a 2,500-year-old holistic healing system. Rooted in the Four Tantras, Tibetan medicine integrates knowledge from:
✔ Native Tibetan healing traditions
✔ Indian Ayurvedic principles
✔ Chinese and Greco-Arab medical influences
The International Academy for Traditional Tibetan Medicine (IATTM) describes Tibetan medicine as a comprehensive philosophy that combines:
✔ Cosmology and subtle anatomy
✔ Spiritual practices for well-being
✔ Herbal and mineral-based treatments (95% of remedies are plant-based)
Origins of Medical Thangka – The Blue Beryl Legacy
The Medical Thangka tradition traces back to Desi Sangye Gyatso (1653–1705), the regent of Tibet after the 5th Dalai Lama. His Blue Beryl revision of the Four Tantras became the cornerstone of Tibetan medical studies.
During this time, Sangye Gyatso commissioned 79 intricate medical and anatomical thangkas to illustrate the teachings of the Four Tantras, depicting:
✔ Herbal medicine and its applications
✔ Human anatomy and physiology
✔ Healing techniques based on Tibetan Buddhist medical knowledge
These Medical Thangkas remain an invaluable resource, bridging ancient wisdom with modern holistic healing.
Introduction to Thangka Art
A Thangka (Tangka, Thanka, or Tanka) is a revered Tibetan Buddhist painting, traditionally created on cotton canvas or silk appliqué. These sacred artworks depict:
✔ Buddhist deities, cosmic mandalas, and spiritual narratives
✔ Sacred symbols that aid in meditation and visualization
Thangkas are unframed and rolled for storage, often mounted on fabric backings with protective silk covers. Proper storage in a dry environment is essential for their longevity.
This Medical Thangka is not just an artwork—it is a gateway into the profound world of Tibetan healing wisdom, making it ideal for spiritual practitioners, medical scholars, and collectors of traditional Tibetan art.
