Hand-painted thangka "Om Mani Padme Hum Mandala"

This om mantra mandala thangka is a piece crafted on a fine cotton canvas, carefully hand-painted with traditional techniques. The artwork features a rich colour palette dominated by deep black at the centre, radiating outward with intricate white script and framed by a striking red border, evoking a serene yet powerful atmosphere.

 At the heart lies the sacred OM syllable, symbolizing the essence of universal sound and spiritual unity. Surrounding the central OM are concentric rings of Tibetan script, “Om Mani Padme Hum”, creating a meditative mandala pattern, with ornate white flourishes enhancing the edges. The background is a stark, minimalist black, emphasizing the luminous script and central figure. The OM syllable’s bold presence and the rhythmic repetition of mantras symbolize enlightenment, protection, and the cyclical nature of existence.

Rooted in Tibetan Buddhist tradition, this thangka serves as a sacred tool for meditation and ritual, embodying the profound teachings of mantra recitation and the pursuit of inner peace.

     The colors used in the thangka painting are sourced from minerals like lapis lazuli for blue, cinnabar for red, and malachite for green. These minerals are ground into fine powders and mixed with animal glue to form a vibrant medium.