Hand-Painted Shakyamuni Buddha Thangka Painting, 24K Gold Tibetan Art

Behold an original, hand-painted masterpiece: the Smokey Gold Shakyamuni/Gautama Buddha Tibetan Thangka painting. This unique artwork depicts Shakyamuni, or Gautama Buddha, the Buddha of our time and the revered root teacher of all Buddhist lineages, and is a treasure to behold.

More about Shakyamuni Buddha:
There are many Buddhas with unique names, forms, and roles in Buddhism. "Buddha" means "one who woke up," referring to any enlightened individual. It also represents the principle of Buddha-nature. However, the historical Buddha, Shakyamuni Buddha, is the most well-known figure associated with this title.
In Mahayana Buddhism, Shakyamuni refers explicitly to the historical figure Siddhartha Gautama, who became known as Shakyamuni after his enlightenment. Sometimes called Gautama Buddha, this transcendent figure is considered to exist beyond just the historical narrative.

The Historical Buddha:
Siddhartha Gautama, later known as Shakyamuni Buddha, was born in Nepal around the 5th or 6th century BCE. Although historical evidence supports his existence, much of his life is surrounded by legend. As the son of a king, Siddhartha lived a sheltered life until, in his late 20s, he encountered sickness, old age, and death. Struck by these realities, he renounced his royal life to seek inner peace.
After numerous attempts, Siddhartha achieved enlightenment by deep meditation beneath the Bodhi tree in Bodh Gaya, India. Known after that as the Buddha, meaning "one who woke up," he spent his remaining years teaching until his death at about 80 when he achieved Nirvana. Nirvana, in the Buddhist context, is the ultimate goal of the Buddhist path. It is a state of perfect peace, free from suffering and the cycle of birth and death.

About the Shakya:
The name Shakyamuni, which means 'Sage of the Shakya' in Sanskrit, holds a deep significance. Siddhartha Gautama, the historical Buddha, was born into the Shakya clan, a group that established a city-state in Kapilavatthu, modern-day Nepal, around the 5th or 6th century BCE. The Shakya were thought to be descendants of the ancient Vedic sage Gautama Maharishi. Historical documentation outside Buddhist texts supports the existence of the Shakya clan, connecting us to a rich historical narrative.

If Siddhartha was the heir to the Shakya throne, his enlightenment might have indirectly led to the clan's downfall. This is significant because it shows the personal sacrifices Siddhartha made in his pursuit of enlightenment. He married and fathered a son, Rahula, who later became his disciple and a celibate monk. According to early scriptures, the Shakya were at war with the Kosala clan, and a peace agreement was attempted through a marriage alliance. However, the Shakya deceived the Kosala by sending an enslaved person instead of a princess. The Kosala prince's son, Vidudabha, avenged this deception by massacring the Shakya and annexing their territory.

Size of Painting : 16 x 22 Inches (41 cm x 56 cm)
Material: Handmade Cotton Canvas
Color: Tibetan Canvas Cotton, Natural Colors, Stone, Gold Tibetan Hide Glue Mixture, water
Quality: Master

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- Lighting and screen resolution may cause slight color variations.
- Paintings are more captivating when viewed in person.
- The size mentioned for the painting does not include the outer border.
- Paintings will be securely packed in a PVC tube to ensure safety during transit.
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