Buddhist Tibetan Thangka – Life Story of Buddha (Hand-Painted)
Item Code: HME27825
Weight: 100 grams
Size (cm): 51 × 40
Material: Cotton Canvas & Natural Color
Availability: Available
Product Overview
This hand-painted Tibetan Thangka beautifully illustrates the Life Story of Gautama Buddha, capturing key events from his birth in Lumbini to his enlightenment and teachings. Made using natural mineral colors on cotton canvas, this sacred painting is not only a visual marvel but also a powerful storytelling piece that serves educational, spiritual, and decorative purposes.
Depiction: The Life of Buddha
This Thangka chronicles the spiritual journey of Siddhartha Gautama, born into royalty as the son of King Suddhodana in Kapilavastu, near present-day Nepal. Renouncing worldly pleasures, he embarked on a quest to overcome suffering, ultimately attaining enlightenment under the Bodhi tree.
He came to be known as Sakyamuni Buddha, meaning “Sage of the Sakyas.”
Key scenes portrayed may include:
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The Buddha’s miraculous birth in Lumbini
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Renunciation of palace life
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Meditation and enlightenment
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First teachings in Sarnath
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Final Nirvana (Parinirvana)
This painting allows viewers to visually follow the sacred path of the Buddha, offering both inspiration and insight into the essence of the Dharma.
About Thangka Paintings
A Thangka is a sacred Tibetan Buddhist scroll painting used for:
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Meditation and spiritual visualization
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Teaching the Dharma through imagery
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Temple or home shrine decoration
Crafted by skilled artisans, Thangkas are:
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Unframed and rollable, easy to store like scrolls
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Often adorned with textile borders and silk covers
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Created with natural colors and spiritual symbolism
To preserve its integrity, store in dry, shaded environments, avoiding moisture and direct sunlight.
Product Features Summary
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Design: Narrative of Buddha’s Life
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Material: Natural colors on cotton canvas
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Technique: Hand-painted
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Dimensions: 51 × 40 cm
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Weight: 100 grams
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Purpose: Meditation, storytelling, education, décor
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Origin: Handcrafted in Nepal
Ideal For:
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Devotees and Dharma practitioners
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Spiritual educators or storytellers
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Meditation and yoga spaces
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Collectors of Buddhist art
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Gifts for spiritual milestones
