In the Buddha Thangka, Siddhartha Gautama's life unfolds through 12 poignant scenes. From his serene birth in Lumbini, cradled beneath a sal tree by Queen Maya, to the resolute renunciation of princely comforts, each scene captures a crucial chapter in his spiritual journey. The ascetic phase and austere practices symbolize Siddhartha's dedication, leading to the profound moment of enlightenment beneath the Bodhi tree. Triumph over Mara, the delivery of the first sermon in Deer Park, and the display of miracles underscore his teachings' transformative power.
Acts of compassion, such as taming the intoxicated elephant Nalagiri and the monkey king's honey offering, reveal Siddhartha's benevolence. The Thangka culminates in the final departure into Nirvana, symbolized by the reclining Buddha, and the perpetual turning of the wheel of Dharma for the enlightenment of all sentient beings. Each intricately depicted episode, laden with vibrant symbolism, transforms the Thangka into a visual odyssey guiding spiritual seekers on their paths of enlightenment.
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