Hand-Painted Buddhist Thangka – Kalachakra Mandala with Polyester Brocade
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Item Code: HME26104
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Weight: 500 grams
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Dimensions (cm): 75 x 75
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Material: Cotton Canvas with Mineral Colors
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Availability: In Stock
Kalachakra Mandala – Wheel of Time and Cosmic Harmony
The Kalachakra Mandala—literally meaning “Wheel of Time”—is one of the most intricate and sacred representations in Vajrayana Buddhism. Known in Tibetan as “Kilkhor”, meaning “center of the circle with outer walls and surrounding environment,” this mandala represents the union of time, space, and wisdom. It serves as a visual map of the universe and the enlightened mind, designed for meditative absorption and profound spiritual transformation.
Traditionally created using colored sand, often ground from precious stones, the Kalachakra Mandala embodies not only geometric beauty but also immense spiritual energy. Each grain of sand is ritually blessed, and the precise design reflects cosmic order, inner harmony, and the path to enlightenment. Though ephemeral in its sand form, the mandala is immortalized in this hand-painted thangka, offering a lasting source of meditative inspiration and symbolic protection.
What is a Thangka?
A thangka (also spelled tangka, thanka, or tanka) is a sacred scroll painting central to Tibetan Buddhist spiritual practice. Handcrafted with mineral pigments on cotton or silk, thangkas feature detailed depictions of deities, mandalas, and Buddhist teachings. Traditionally rolled and stored like scrolls, they are mounted on textile brocade and shielded by a silk veil for protection.
Used for meditation, ritual, and instruction, thangkas are treasured spiritual artifacts. Their preservation requires care in dry environments to maintain their intricate beauty and sacred power for generations.
