{"product_id":"hand-painted-wheel-of-life-thangka-black-and-gold-mandala-art-18x24-inch","title":"Hand-Painted Wheel of Life Thangka, Black and Gold Mandala Art (18x24-Inch)","description":"\u003cp\u003eOriginal Hand Painted Wheel Of Life \/Bhavacakra Mandala Large Masterpiece   Tibetan Meditation compassion thangka\/thanka painting\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003cp\u003eSize:    18 x 24 -Inch ( 46 x 61 cm) \u003cbr\u003e\nMaterial: Handmade Cotton Canvas,\u003c\/p\u003e \n\n\u003cp\u003eThis is an original hand-painted Tibetan Thangka Painting of the Samsara\/Wheel of Life Bhavacakra Mandala. It is painted in a Black and Gold theme, showcasing the artist's unwavering attention to detail and dedication. The Wheel of Life Mandala, a potent tool used by Buddhist monks to elucidate Buddha's teachings, is a testament to the depth and richness of this art form. It guides us towards realizing that liberation from the cycle of existence, known as Samsara, is possible and within our reach. Samsara is the continuous cycle of birth, life, death, and rebirth. The Wheel of Life is a metaphysical diagram of four concentric circles, held firmly in the center by Yama, the Lord of Death, as a poignant reminder of life's impermanence. The sky adorned with clouds or stars, located above the Wheel, represents the state of liberation from Samsara, which we can strive to attain.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn the center of the world, there are three animal symbols of the \"Three Poisons\": ignorance (the pig), attachment  (the bird), and anger (the snake)—Buddhist Teaching. The snake and bird are shown coming out of the mouth of the pig, indicating that anger and attachment arise from ignorance. At the same time, the snake and the bird grasp the pig's tail, suggesting that they both promote even greater ignorance. Next to the central circle is the second layer, divided into two-half circles, one light-colored and the other usually dark.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThese images represent thWheelel of Karma, the law of cause and effect. The darker portion shows individuals experiencing the results of adverse action. The light half circle, instead,\u003cbr\u003e\n indicates people experiencing the results of positive actions and attaining spiritual ascension. Beyond this layer is a broader area divided into six parts, each depicting a different realm of Samsara. These six realms constitute all possible states of existence in the universe, and all beings cycle between these states. They can be divided into higher and lower realms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe three higher realms are:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e1 . The Human Realm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe human realm is the world of everyday experience. Human life, containing both pleasure and pain, makes us aware of these aspects of life. Buddhism teaches\u003cbr\u003e\n such harmonious balance allows us to pursue spiritual realization, which is why the human world is considered the most suitable realm for practicing dharma.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e2 . The Semi-Gods Realm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe titans who live in this realm are not content with what they possess. They spend their time fighting among themselves or making war with the gods. These semi-gods do not suffer from desire or greed but constant fighting and jealousy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e3 . The Realm of the Gods\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThese gods are pictured as beings not far from the human dimension. They share similar sensuous experiences. The god's entire life is full of abundance and pleasure. However, they spend their existence pursuing meaningless distractions and never thinking about practicing harm. Thidepleteste their good Kar, and they'll suffer through being reborn in the lower realms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe three lower realms are:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e4 . The Hell Realm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHell is typically represented as a place of intense torment where beings endure unimaginable suffering. The Vic. s are subjected to the most terrible tortures inflicted by demons.\u003cbr\u003e\nIn the Buddhist tradition, there are eighteen \"hells\" that can be hot or cold.\u003c\/p\u003e \n\n\u003cp\u003e5 . The Hungry Ghosts Realm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis realm is inhabited by pathetic creatures suffering from extreme and perpetual hunger and thirst.\u003cbr\u003e\nThey constantly wander in search of food and drink. However, even if they get what they want, it will cause them intense agony.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e6 . The Animals Realm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn this realm, life is based on self-preservation. Animals live in constant fear and suffer from being attacked and eaten by other animal animals or refuse to see beyond their physical needs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn some wheel of life representations, a Buddha or bodhisattva is depicted inside each realm, trying to help the living beings find their way to Nirvana. The outermost concentric ring of the Wheel of Life presents the process of cause and effect in detail. The circle is divided into twelve parts, each depicting a phase of the law of Karma, which keeps us trapped in the six realms of cyclic existence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe twelve causal links and the correspondent allegories are:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAvidyā: Ignorance – a blind man, often walking.\u003cbr\u003e\nSaṃskāra: Mental Formations – a potter shaping a vessel.\u003cbr\u003e\nVijñāna: Consciousness – a man or a monkey grasping a fruit\u003cbr\u003e\nNāmarūpa: Name and form – two men afloat in a boat\u003cbr\u003e\nṢaḍāyatana: Six senses – a dwelling with six windows\u003cbr\u003e\nSparśa: Contact – two lovers kissing or entwined\u003cbr\u003e\nVedanā: Feeling – a man with an arrow in the eye\u003cbr\u003e\nTṛṣṇa: Craving – a drinker receiving a drink\u003cbr\u003e\nUpādāna: Grasping – a man or a monkey picking fruit\u003cbr\u003e\nBhava: Existence – a couple engaged in intercourse or a standing reflective person\u003cbr\u003e\nJāti: Rebirth – a woman giving birth\u003cbr\u003e\nJarāmaraṇa: Aging and Death – a corpse being carried\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBhavacakra Thangka paintings usually contain an inscription on the bottom explaining the process that keeps us in Samsara and how to reverse that process according to\u003cbr\u003e\nthe teaching of the Buddha that said:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eI have shown you the path that leads to liberation\u003cbr\u003e\nBut you should know that liberation depends upon yourself.\u003cbr\u003e\nThe Wheel of Life is also known as:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWheel of becoming\u003cbr\u003e\nWheel of Cyclic Existence\u003cbr\u003e\nWheel of Existence\u003cbr\u003e\nWheel of rebirth\u003cbr\u003e\nWheel of Saṃsāra\u003cbr\u003e\nWheel of suffering\u003cbr\u003e\nWheel of transformation\u003cbr\u003e\nA beautiful book we suggest for a more detailed analysis of the symbolism of the Bhavachakra is The Tibetan Wheel of Existence: An Introduction by Jacqueline Dunnington, \u003cbr\u003e\npublished and distributed by Tibet House U . A monograph on the famous Buddhist \u003cbr\u003e\nicon with seventeen color plates illustrating this fundamental teaching device created by the Buddha.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\n\u003cp\u003eBefore making a purchase, please take note of the following important information:\u003cbr\u003e\n- Each painting is hand-painted, making every piece unique. \u003cbr\u003e\n- Differences in lighting and screen resolution may result in slight color variations.\u003cbr\u003e\n- Paintings are even more captivating when viewed in person.\u003cbr\u003e\n- The size specified for the painting does not include the outer border.\u003cbr\u003e\n- All paintings will be securely packed in a PVC tube to ensure safe transit.\u003cbr\u003e\n- Buyers are responsible for any additional fees at their destination, including import taxes and duties, which are not included in the purchase price.\u003cbr\u003e\nThank you for choosing us for your artwork needs.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tibetan Thangka Art","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53226426925353,"sku":"BHAVAMAN1824","price":335.54,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0803\/1282\/8201\/files\/il_fullxfull.6617422283_k34z.jpg?v=1780499357","url":"https:\/\/www.tibetanthangkaart.com\/fr\/products\/hand-painted-wheel-of-life-thangka-black-and-gold-mandala-art-18x24-inch","provider":"Tibetan Thangka Art","version":"1.0","type":"link"}