Samantabhadra Yab Yum Buddha About The Thangka:According to traditional Tibetan Buddhism Buddha Samantabhadra is the primordial Buddha and the central figure of the most important of all Tantras: the Guhyagarbha Tantra. In the verses of the Nyingma texts, Samantabhadra is described as the “primordial Lord of unchanging light, the central origin of all mandalas, possessing the ocean of knowledge and pristine awareness”.In this thangka painting Samantabhadra is depicted embracing his consort Samantabhadri in Yab-Yum, the sacred union.The color of his skin is blue and he sits naked in 'vajra' posture, with his two hands placed in his laps in the gesture of meditation. Samantabhadra is the representation of the original nature of the mind and symbol of unity between awareness and compassion.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 on a regular basis, 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: 11"/ 28 cm (width) x 13"/ 33 cm (height)Materials: Cotton Canvas, Acrylic Colors, Genuine 24K Gold------------------------------------------------------------------THIS THANGKA IS HAND-PAINTED IN THE TRADITIONAL STYLE BY NEPALI ARTIST 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.
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