Description
This painting shows Yamantaka, a powerful and important enlightened god in Vajrayana Buddhism who embodies the strong aspects of the Bodhisattva Manjushri.
Key features include his blue body, symbolizing a transformation from compassion into protective wisdom. He has eight heads, the main one resembling a bull, representing strength, and is adorned with a girdle, along with a belly made of skulls, symbolizing life and death. With 16 feet, he tramples beings, illustrating his dominion over life. This imagery emphasizes his complex nature as both a protector and destroyer in Buddhist cosmology.
The Thangka also includes figures like Manjushri, Chenrezig, and Tsongkhapa at the top, and the fierce gods Yama, Black Mahakala, and Lion Kubera at the bottom, symbolizing deeper levels of energy.
Dimension:
Size with Border: 52.25 inches long x 37.75 inches wide
Size without Border: 39 inches long x 34 inches wide
Made of cotton canvas, acrylic paint, and 24 K Gold
The Yamantaka ritual is a significant practice in Tibetan Buddhism, particularly within the Vajrayana tradition. It represents the wrathful deity Yamantaka, who is called upon to transcend challenges, cleanse impurities, and triumph over mortality and ignorance. The ceremony removes barriers, cleanses karma, and safeguards practitioners from danger. It involves offerings, prayers, and creating a mandala. Practitioners visualize Yamantaka and call upon his presence through mantras and meditation. The ritual is a complex practice that requires initiation from a qualified Vajrayana teacher. The ritual is both an individual spiritual journey and a collective experience within certain Tibetan Buddhist traditions, often used by monasteries to promote harmony and eliminate negativity.
Artist:
Our master artisan Nima Lama, trained in the Tibetan tradition, painted this exquisite small white thangka.
Thangka Brocade:
Silk brocade borders traditionally encircle Thangkas. Silk fabric serves as the material for weaving brocade. 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 Thangka, then please let us know. You can use the ritual to consecrate any representation of the body, speech, and mind. Once you order the Thangka and request consecration, we will complete it within two days. Rinpoche or a qualified lama from a Tibetan monastery will help perform this service. Rinpoche will bless the Thangka after consecration if he is available.
We kindly request a small donation of $25–40 for the monastery in recognition of his service.
Customization is also available for any size and design. We are ready to accept customized thangka; please message us your required size and design.
Delivery
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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