{"product_id":"shakyamuni-buddha-thangka-with-silk-brocade-hand-painted-tibetan-buddhist-art-original-buddha-painting-nepal","title":"Shakyamuni Buddha Thangka with Silk Brocade | Hand-Painted Tibetan Buddhist Art | Original Buddha Painting Nepal","description":"This original hand-painted Shakyamuni Buddha Thangka portrays Siddhartha Gautama, the historical Buddha and founder of Buddhism. Born in Lumbini, Nepal, Shakyamuni Buddha represents wisdom, compassion, inner peace, and the path toward enlightenment.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThe painting features a calm, meditative expression and a distinctive soft, smoky matte finish that gives the artwork a gently aged appearance.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nHand-painted on cotton canvas using natural stone pigments and traditional Himalayan techniques, this Thangka is beautifully mounted in silk brocade. Its balanced composition and delicate brushwork make it a meaningful addition to Buddhist altars, meditation rooms, and traditional art collections.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThis is an original hand-painted artwork, not a print or reproduction.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n## Shakyamuni Buddha and His Symbolism\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nShakyamuni Buddha, also known as Gautama Buddha, attained enlightenment at Bodh Gaya, India, after years of spiritual searching and meditation.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nHis teachings emphasize the Four Noble Truths, the Noble Eightfold Path, compassion, and the Middle Way.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nIn traditional Tibetan Buddhist art, Shakyamuni is commonly depicted seated on a lotus throne, expressing the stillness and wisdom of an awakened mind.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n**Meditation Posture:** Represents mental stability, concentration, and inner awareness.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n**Peaceful Expression:** Symbolizes compassion, wisdom, and freedom from mental disturbance.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n**Lotus Seat:** Represents purity and spiritual awakening beyond worldly attachment.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n**Earth-Touching Gesture:** When depicted with his right hand touching the earth, this gesture recalls the moment of enlightenment when the Buddha called the earth to witness his awakening.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nTogether, these traditional symbols express the Buddhist path toward wisdom, compassion, and liberation from suffering.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n## The Meaning of the Smoky Matte Finish\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThis Thangka has a soft, smoky matte finish that creates a subdued, gently aged appearance.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThe muted surface gives the painting a traditional character while allowing the natural pigments and fine brushwork to remain the focus.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThis finish is a visual characteristic of the artwork and should not be taken as proof of its age.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n## Traditional Himalayan Craftsmanship\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThe painting is individually created by hand on cotton canvas using natural stone pigments and traditional Himalayan painting techniques.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nFine brushwork, carefully balanced colors, and traditional Buddhist iconography reflect the craftsmanship associated with Tibetan Thangka painting.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThe artwork is completed with traditional silk brocade mounting, giving it an elegant presentation suitable for hanging in a home shrine, meditation space, or art collection.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n## Product Details\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n- Subject: Shakyamuni Buddha\u003cbr\u003e\n- Also Known As: Siddhartha Gautama, Gautama Buddha\u003cbr\u003e\n- Tradition: Tibetan Buddhism\u003cbr\u003e\n- Painting Size: 10.5 × 15 inches (approximately 27 × 38 cm)\u003cbr\u003e\n- Overall Size with Silk Brocade: 27 × 35 inches (approximately 69 × 89 cm)\u003cbr\u003e\n- Painting Surface: Cotton canvas\u003cbr\u003e\n- Colors: Natural stone pigments\u003cbr\u003e\n- Finish: Soft smoky matte effect\u003cbr\u003e\n- Mounting: Traditional silk brocade\u003cbr\u003e\n- Technique: Original hand-painted artwork\u003cbr\u003e\n- Origin: Kathmandu Valley, Nepal\u003cbr\u003e\n- Packaging: Protective tube\u003cbr\u003e\n- Condition: Original painting, not a print\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n## Suitable For\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n- Buddhist meditation and mindfulness\u003cbr\u003e\n- Home altars and sacred spaces\u003cbr\u003e\n- Yoga and meditation rooms\u003cbr\u003e\n- Dharma centers and monasteries\u003cbr\u003e\n- Collectors of Tibetan Buddhist art\u003cbr\u003e\n- Collectors of traditional Himalayan paintings\u003cbr\u003e\n- Meaningful gifts for Buddhist practitioners\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n## Shipping and Important Information\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nFree standard international shipping with tracking is included.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThe Thangka will be carefully rolled and securely packed inside a protective tube for international transportation.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nPlease examine all photographs carefully before purchasing. Actual colors may vary slightly due to photography, lighting, and screen settings.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nMinor variations in brushwork, natural pigments, and silk mounting are normal characteristics of handmade artwork.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nImport duties, customs fees, and applicable local taxes are the buyer‘s responsibility. Etsy may collect VAT or sales tax at checkout for eligible destinations.","brand":"Etsy","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67778563637545,"sku":"SHAKYAMUNI2735","price":346.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0803\/1282\/8201\/files\/il_fullxfull.8850064519_ofk7.jpg?v=1794151460","url":"https:\/\/www.tibetanthangkaart.com\/products\/shakyamuni-buddha-thangka-with-silk-brocade-hand-painted-tibetan-buddhist-art-original-buddha-painting-nepal","provider":"Tibetan Thangka Art","version":"1.0","type":"link"}