Description
Achi Chokyi Drolma plays a vital role as a Dharma protector in Tibetan Buddhism, especially in the Drikung Kagyu tradition. Practitioners regard her as an emanation of Vajrayogini or Tara. She actively protects Buddhist teachings and helps practitioners advance on their spiritual paths.
Historically, people honor her as the ancestral protector of the Drikung Kagyu lineage and connect her to its founder, Kyobpa Jigten Sumgon (1143–1217). Tradition tells how she appeared as a wisdom dakini, became Jigten Sumgon’s grandmother, and ensured his birth and the survival of the lineage. During the Mongol invasions in the 13th century, she protected the lineage from destruction.
In this thangka, the artist depicts Achi Chokyi Drolma as a peaceful white deity riding a white horse. She holds a mirror, symbolizing wisdom and reality, and grasps reins to show control over karmic forces. Sometimes, she carries a vase of longevity or a staff, and the artist includes four attendants, each representing a different aspect of her.
Dimension:
Size with Border: 27.75″ Long x 23.75″ Wide.
Size without Border 21.25″ Long x 18″ Wide
Made of: Cotton Canvas, Acrylic paint and 24 K Gold
As a Dharma protector, Achi Chokyi Drolma helps practitioners remove obstacles, creates favorable conditions for spiritual practice, and protects monasteries and the lineage. People call on her through prayers, rituals, and offerings, especially in Drikung Kagyu monasteries. Many practitioners chant her mantra, visualize her, and make offerings to seek healing, remove obstacles, and ensure safe travel.
Artist:
This exquisite thangka of the Achi Chokyi Drolma was painted by our master artisan Shyam Lama, trained in the Tibetan tradition.
Thangka Brocade:
Thangkas are traditionally framed in borders of silk brocade. The material used to weave brocade is silk fabric. We can provide brocade service upon request. Please let us know at info@buddhistcrafts.com if you are interested in this service; we will provide you with samples.
Thangka Consecration:
If you wish to consecrate the thangka, then please let us know. The ritual can be used to consecrate any representation of the body, speech, and mind. Once you order the thangka and request consecration, then we will complete the consecration within two days. Rinpoche, or a qualified lama from a Tibetan Monastery, will help to perform this service. Rinpoche will bless the thangka after consecration if he is available.
We request a small donation of $ 25-40 for the Monastery for his service.
We only offer delivery through FedEx for 5-7 business days with full insurance.
Shipping charges for brocade will vary depending on its weight. For brocading, extra days are needed. We will deliver brocaded thangka within 10–15 business days.
Packing:
We package the painting in a sturdy PVC or cardboard tube to prevent any damage and guarantee it reaches the customer in flawless condition.
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