{"product_id":"chakrasamvara-in-union-with-vajravarahi-hand-painted-tibetan-black-thangka-with-protector-deities-from-nepal","title":"Chakrasamvara in Union with Vajravarahi – Hand-Painted Tibetan Black Thangka with Protector Deities, From Nepal","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis intricate Tibetan Thangka painting is a powerful representation of Yab-Yum imagery, a symbolic depiction of divine union and tantric enlightenment. The central figures and surrounding deities are part of Vajrayana Buddhism, primarily associated with Highest Yoga Tantra practices.\u003cbr\u003e\n  \u003cbr\u003e\nCentral Deity: Chakrasamvara in Yab-Yum Union with Vajravarahi\u003cbr\u003e\nChakrasamvara (Sanskrit: “Wheel of Bliss”)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eColor: Deep blue, representing the vastness and purity of mind.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAttributes: He holds vajras, bells, and other tantric implements in his multiple arms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePosture: Embracing his consort in the Yab-Yum (male-female union) posture. His right leg is raised, standing in dynamic balance over a subdued figure—symbolizing the defeat of ignorance and ego.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSymbolism: Chakrasamvara represents great bliss and the wisdom that cuts through illusion. His union with the consort is not sexual in a literal sense, but rather symbolizes the integration of compassion (male) and wisdom (female).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eVajravarahi (his consort)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eColor: Red or pinkish, symbolizing wisdom, passion transformed into enlightened energy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePosture: She is in a dancing posture, wrapped around Chakrasamvara.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAttributes: She may hold a skull cup (kapala) and a hooked knife (kartika), tools for cutting ego and illusion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSymbolism: Vajravarahi is the embodiment of feminine wisdom and the consort aspect of enlightened awareness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e🔥 Surrounding Figures (Heruka Deities or Dakinis and Wrathful Protectors):\u003cbr\u003e\nThese figures are typically part of the mandala retinue of Chakrasamvara. They are fierce-looking but compassionate in purpose, protecting the practitioner and clearing obstacles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e🔷 Top Center:  Vajradhara or Buddha Samantabhadra\u003cbr\u003e\nBlue in color, seated in meditative posture, representing primordial Buddha nature.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eVajradhara is considered the source of all tantric teachings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e🔱 Top Corners (Left \u0026amp; Right): Guardian Dakinis\u003cbr\u003e\nDynamic poses, brandishing weapons like vajras, knives, or skull cups.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eRepresent fierce female energies (Dakinis) that support and protect tantric practice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eEach one may correspond to a direction in the mandala (east, west, etc.)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e⚔️ Bottom Corners and Center: Wrathful Deities or Protectors\u003cbr\u003e\n, Acala, Mahakala, or other wrathful forms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eTheir wrathful forms are symbolic—not evil, but forces that protect against inner and outer obstacles like ignorance, anger, and attachment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOften seated or standing on demons or symbolic forms of ego, to signify subjugation of negative forces.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e🖤 Background \u0026amp; Style:\u003cbr\u003e\nColor Palette: Predominantly black and gold (black thangka or nag thangka), used for wrathful deities and high tantric teachings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOrnamentation: Intricate golden linework, with glowing halos and symbolic lotus thrones.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSetting: Abstract, symbolic landscapes representing the pure land or mandala space beyond duality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e🧘‍♀️ Spiritual Meaning:\u003cbr\u003e\nThis Thangka is a visual mandala and a powerful tantric meditation tool, intended for advanced practitioners.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eYab-Yum (Union of Wisdom and Compassion) is a key concept in Tantric Buddhism.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe deities represent the transformation of ordinary perception into enlightened awareness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eUsed in Highest Yoga Tantra for visualizations that help achieve the realization of the nature of the mind.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSize of the painting: 21 inches x 30 inch  (53 cm x 76 cm)\u003cbr\u003e\nMaterial: Handmade Cotton Canvas\u003cbr\u003e\nColors Used: Tibetan Canvas Cotton, Dust Of Gold, Water, Poster Colors With Tibetan Hide Glue Mixture \u003cbr\u003e\n \u003cbr\u003e\nBefore making a purchase, please take note of the following important information:\u003cbr\u003e\n- Lighting and screen resolution may cause slight color variations.\u003cbr\u003e\n- Paintings are more captivating when viewed in person.\u003cbr\u003e\n- The size mentioned for the painting does not include the outer border.\u003cbr\u003e\n- Paintings will be securely packed in a PVC tube to ensure safety during 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.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tibetan Thangka Art","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53226468835625,"sku":"CHAKRASAMVARA2130","price":1295.41,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0803\/1282\/8201\/files\/il_fullxfull.7245860901_dy8j.jpg?v=1780500927","url":"https:\/\/www.tibetanthangkaart.com\/products\/chakrasamvara-in-union-with-vajravarahi-hand-painted-tibetan-black-thangka-with-protector-deities-from-nepal","provider":"Tibetan Thangka Art","version":"1.0","type":"link"}