Traditional Thangka "Amitabha"

This contemporary hand-painted thangka shows Amitabha (tib. Öpagme), the Buddha of immeasurable light, who is worshipped as the Buddha of the West in Mahayana and Vajrayana.

Details:

• Painting size: 48 x 64 cm
• Brocade frame: 83 (93) x 130 cm
• Brocade colors: orange and gold

The painting is of very high quality. As with all of the thangkas available from Atelier Tibet, this is a painstakingly handcrafted unique piece that is only offered once in its details and colors. For example, the robe is painted with complex patterns in gold.

These thangkas are hand-painted on canvas by the most experienced artists in Nepal according to the strict iconographic rules of the Tibetan style using traditional colors. They captivate with their intense colors, intricate details and deep spiritual symbolism. The brocade frame is vegan and woven with classic patterns. The thangka is covered with an orange silk veil for protection and decoration.

Description of motif:

This thangka shows Amitabha (tib. Öpagme), the Buddha of immeasurable light, who is worshipped in Mahayana and Vajrayana as the Buddha of the West.

Amitabha is depicted here in traditional form, seated on a large, multi-colored lotus throne. His body is red, symbolizing his connection to love, compassion and pure perception. His facial expression is calm, peaceful and inward-looking.

He wears the monk's robe (kasaya) in orange-gold tones, finely decorated with traditional patterns. His hands are crossed in his lap in the dhyana mudra (meditation gesture), palms facing upwards, and he is holding an alms bowl (patra) filled with nectar or amrit. This bowl represents the overcoming of desire and the ability to nourish all beings with spiritual nourishment.

A large turquoise halo shines behind his head, framed by a golden nimbus with floral ornaments and colourful jewels, symbolizing his enlightened radiance and purity. Peonies in pink, white and orange bloom above his head - symbols of purity, compassion and wisdom.

At the bottom of the thangka is an elaborately painted offering arrangement with the precious mirror (melong) in the center, flanked by an abundance of offerings such as jewels, shells and flowers, which are presented to the Buddha.

The background shows a peaceful landscape with water, trees, flowers and a clear blue sky, representing Amitabha's Pure Land(Sukhavati), the place where all who follow his path are reborn.