Chenrezig Thangka Introduction To The Thangka : This Thangka is used as an instructional tool and auspicious talisman. The stylized astrological chart brings good fortune to all those who possess it ,see or display it. The painting is a collection of astrological, calendar and primary element symbols. Chenrezig is also known as the Avalokiteshvara. Compassion is the root foundation for excelling in the Buddhist path. The practice of Chenrezig/Avalokiteshvara is encouraged to develop a calm and compassionate heart. How does Thangka benefit us? It goes without saying that every detail of a painting has a symbolic meaning. Regardless of your religious affiliation, a thangka can help you on your path to enlightenment, whether you practice Buddhism or have other religious convictions. Thangkas are paintings that depict deities with various iconographic elements and symbolism that encourage meditation on the teachings of the god they depict. Any thangka is intended to aid in the removal of the film of ignorance, which is a significant barrier to the road to enlightenment. The Thangka is revered as a holy item. They promote positivity, spread Buddhism's teachings, bring about peace, harmony, and oneness, and dispel any negative energy that may be there. --------------------------------------------------------------------- Size: 9"/ 23 cm (width) x 11"/ 28 cm (height)Materials: Cotton Canvas, Acrylic Colors, Genuine 24K Gold ----------------------------------------------------------------------- THIS THANGKA IS HAND-PAINTED IN THE TRADITIONAL STYLE AND THE QUALITY IS HIGH -------------------------------------------------------------------------- How does mold damage a Thangka ? A humid room without air circulation is the perfect environment for mold growth. If a thangka in such a room becomes damp or wet, mold will grow on it. This growth can badly damage the cloth, the pigment, and the binder. Molds form a fuzzy coating on the thangka.
