{"product_id":"hand-painted-thangka-samatha-meditation-elephant-path-silk-brocade","title":"Hand-Painted Thangka – Samatha Meditation, Elephant Path, Silk Brocade","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis is an exquisite Tibetan Thangka painting that showcases the Samatha Meditation practice, which is an essential aspect of Tibetan Buddhism. \"Samatha\" means \"tranquility of the mind\" and is one of the two primary meditation practices in Tibetan Buddhism, the other being Vipassana. The Samatha meditation consists of nine stages, and this painting illustrates each in intricate detail.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe painting represents the mind as an elephant, which transforms from black to white as it is purified of karma. The monkey symbolizes distraction and represents the wandering nature of the mind. The monk is the individual who attempts to tame the mind and ride the elephant. The painting shows the monk chasing the elephant, trying to bring the wandering mind under control.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAs the monk progresses through the different stages of meditation, the elephant becomes increasingly calm, and the monkey becomes less and less distracting. Eventually, the monk realizes emptiness, the ultimate goal of Samatha's meditation, and ascends into the infinite sky.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOverall, this Thangka painting is a beautiful representation of the Samatha Meditation practice, illustrating the mind's journey from distraction and chaos to tranquility and enlightenment. Additionally, the painting is oil-varnished for extra protection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSize with the Brocade: 34-inch x 45- inch ( 86 cm x 113 cm)\u003cbr\u003e\nSize of Painting : 14.5-inch x 19.5-inch ( 37 cm x 50 cm)   \u003cbr\u003e\nSurface Material: Handmade Cotton Canvas\u003cbr\u003e\nBrocade: Premium Silk, Cotton, and Wooden railing\u003cbr\u003e\n Color: Stone, Oil, and Natural\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePlease note the following important information before buying:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e- Color may vary slightly due to lighting and screen resolution.\u003cbr\u003e\n- Paintings are more captivating in person.\u003cbr\u003e\n- The mentioned size doesn't include the outer border.\u003cbr\u003e\n- Paintings will be packed securely in a PVC Tube.\u003cbr\u003e\n- Buyers are responsible for any import duties, taxes, and extra charges at the destination country, which \u003cbr\u003e\n  are not included in the purchase price.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tibetan Thangka Art","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53226466443561,"sku":"SAMATHA3445","price":596.08,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0803\/1282\/8201\/files\/il_fullxfull.7058845190_bjq0.jpg?v=1780500784","url":"https:\/\/www.tibetanthangkaart.com\/fr\/products\/hand-painted-thangka-samatha-meditation-elephant-path-silk-brocade","provider":"Tibetan Thangka Art","version":"1.0","type":"link"}