Palden Lhamo Introduction To The Thangka : Palden Lhamo is one of the main Dharma Protectors in Tibetan Buddhism. Also known as Shri Devi in Sanskrit, she is a direct emanation of the Goddess Saraswati, manifesting in a wrathful form. Above her is Lama Tsongkhapa, the renowned 14th-century Tibetan saint, and scholar. To Lama Tsongkhapa's right is his heart disciple, Gyaltsab Rinpoche, and to his left is his other heart disciple, Khedrub Rinpoche. Palden Lhamo, the 'Glorious Goddess', also known as Shridevi, is a protecting Dharmapala. She is the wrathful deity considered to be the principal protectress of Tibet. How to take care of your thangka? -Hang your thangka in a traditional silk brocade-Regular Inspection of your thangka; examine the borders and all attachments.-Keep thangkas covered when they are on display but not in use.-Rotate thangkas between display and storage regularly, two to four times a year, to reduce the amount of exposure to light. Keep away from sunlight and humidity.-Do not apply liquids or other materials to the surface of the thangka. ------------------------------------------------------------------Size: 15"/38 cm (width) x 20"/51 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 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.
