Buddhist Handmade Thangka Painting – Samantabhadra (Hand-Painted)
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Item Code: HME25734
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Weight: 100 grams
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Size: 23 x 21 cm
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Material: Cotton Canvas & Mineral Colors
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Availability: Available
Samantabhadra – The Primordial Buddha
The image of Samantabhadra is one of the most profound and ancient depictions in Buddhism. Its simplicity and absence of symbolic objects make it unique, yet deeply meaningful.
In Buddhist philosophy, Samantabhadra represents:
✔ Pure Awakened Consciousness (Bodhi), realizing the illusion of the material world
✔ The Eternal Present Moment, uniting past, present, and future
✔ The Origin of All Forms, from which everything arises and dissolves into nothingness
According to Vajrayana Buddhism, all deities and dakinis originate from Samantabhadra, connecting it with the Five Dhyani Buddhas – Amitabha, Akshobhya, Amoghasiddhi, Ratnasambhava, and Vairocana.
In Mahayana Buddhism, Samantabhadra is closely linked with the Lotus Sutra (Avatamsaka Sutra) and is known for making the Ten Vows to guide Bodhisattvas toward enlightenment.
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, mandalas, and spiritual narratives
✔ Symbols and imagery 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 hand-painted Samantabhadra Thangka is a powerful tool for meditation and spiritual insight, ideal for practitioners, collectors, and those seeking a deeper understanding of Buddhist philosophy.
