Hand-painted Wheel of Life Thangka "Reincarnation Sacred Map"
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Estimated Delivery:Oct 19 - Oct 23
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Product Description
This hand drawn Tibetan Buddhist thangka is made on cotton canvas and showcases the Wheel of Life, representing reincarnation - the cycle of birth, death, and rebirth caused by karma. At the center, the three animals (pig, snake, rooster) represent ignorance, hatred, and desire, which plunge sentient beings into pain and suffering.
Surrounding these six domains - gods, demigods, humans, animals, hungry ghosts, and hellish creatures - each domain has its own pain. The Grim Reaper, the King of Hell, holds a bronze mirror that conjures up various states of life, emphasizing the impermanence of life.
The wheel is held by Yama, the Lord of Death, symbolizing the impermanence and mortality that govern all beings in samsara. The outer rim features twelve sections, illustrating the Twelve Links of Dependent Origination, which outline the process trapping beings in suffering. The background features a stylized landscape with rolling hills, flowing rivers, and scattered trees, framed by a striking red border with floral motifs
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.
Hand-painted Wheel of Life Thangka "Reincarnation Sacred Map"
CONSECRATION OF PRODUCT
For requests for consecrations/blessings, we can take the thangka to monasteries or Rinpoches from the nearby Boudha Stupa. We kindly ask you to offer $50 for the monasteries for blessings/consecration services.
Natural Colors in Thangka
All the colors used in the thankgas are made from natural minerals. Ground into pigments, they carry the essence of the earth. Unlike artificial colors, these natural tones shine with honesty, adding depth, life, and spiritual meaning to each canvas.
Thangka in Modern Spaces
In modern spaces, thangkas bring together tradition and contemporary design. Once used mainly in temples, these sacred artworks now enhance homes, offices, and galleries with their vibrant colors and deep symbolism. They create harmony, inspire reflection, and serve as meaningful focal points in today’s interiors.
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Why LunziArt?
Om Shrestha
Om Shrestha, born in 1973 in Ramechhap, Nepal, transformed from a cook to a self-taught Thangka artist. Drawn to the sacred art’s vibrant colors and intricate designs, he mastered its craft through sheer determination. His unconventional journey preserves Nepal’s Thangka tradition with profound dedication. Om’s work inspires as a testament to passion and resilience.