Buddhist Handmade Thangka Painting – The Wheel of Life (Hand-Painted)
Item Code: HME25725
Weight: 100 grams
Size: 47 x 38 cm
Material: Cotton Canvas & Mineral Colors
Availability: Available
The Wheel of Life (Bhavachakra) – A Symbol of Samsara
The Wheel of Life (Bhavachakra) is a powerful Buddhist symbol representing the cycle of birth, death, and rebirth. This sacred Thangka illustrates:
✔ The Three Poisons (Ignorance, Attachment, and Aversion) at the center, driving the cycle of suffering
✔ The Six Realms of Existence—Heavenly, Human, Animal, Hungry Ghost, Hell, and God realms—each depicting a karmic state of rebirth
✔ The Outer Rim, showcasing the Twelve Links of Dependent Origination, explaining the causes of suffering
This Wheel of Life Thangka serves as a visual guide to Buddhist teachings on impermanence, karma, and liberation, emphasizing mindfulness, ethical conduct, and wisdom as the keys to breaking free from the cycle of existence.
Authentic Gold Detailing in Thangka Painting
This Wheel of Life Thangka is adorned with real gold, applied using a traditional Tibetan Buddhist technique:
✔ Pure gold is ground into fine dust
✔ Mixed with a special adhesive for durability
✔ Hand-painted by skilled artisans, enhancing the thangka’s beauty and spiritual essence
The gold detailing brings a radiant and sacred aura, making this Thangka an ideal piece for meditation spaces, spiritual practice, and sacred collections.
Introduction to Thangka Art
A Thangka (Tangka, Thanka, or Tanka) is a revered Tibetan Buddhist painting crafted on cotton canvas or silk appliqué. These intricate artworks depict:
✔ Buddhist deities, sacred symbols, and cosmic mandalas
✔ Scenes from Buddhist scriptures, aiding in meditation and visualization
Traditionally, Thangkas are unframed, rolled for storage, and mounted on fabric backings with silk covers for protection. Proper storage in a dry environment preserves their longevity.
This Wheel of Life Thangka is not just a painting but a spiritual tool, embodying centuries of Buddhist wisdom and artistic mastery.
