Hand Painted Shakyamuni Buddha Thangka Painting from Nepal

Shakyamuni, or Gautama Buddha, is the Buddha of the present time. He is the glorious root teacher of all the diverse lineages that make up Buddhism as we know it. Born Siddhartha Gautama, he was the crown prince of the Shakya kingdom located in the Himalayan foothills of what is now southern Nepal. He left luxurious palace life behind him to pursue the truth about the origin of suffering and the cessation of fear. His astounding courage, determination, wisdom, and compassion led to his perfect enlightenment despite seemingly insurmountable obstacles. His teachings have transformed individuals and nations worldwide and speak to us today.

The Buddha is depicted with his right hand extended to the earth in the Bhumisparsha Mudra, the witness gesture. He is “calling the earth to witness” his supreme victory over the temptations and illusions of the material world, as symbolized by the demon Mara. His left-hand lies in his lap, and his palms upward in the gesture of meditation (Dhyana Mudra). In some representations, he also holds the begging bowl of an ordained Buddhist monk. The bowl contains three precious nectars, indicating that he has conquered the demons of uncontrolled death, contaminated aggregates, and delusion. Thus, this posture is known as “Buddha Shakyamuni Conquering the Demons” and shows the moment of the Buddha’s full enlightenment under the Bodhi tree.

Size of Painting : 18 x 24 Inch (46 cm x 61 cm
Material: Handmade Cotton Canvas
Color: Tibetan Canvas Cotton, Natural Colors, Stone, Gold Tibetan Hide Glue Mixture, water
Quality: Master

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