Manjushri -Tibetan Buddhist Deity

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Manjushri is a Bodhisattva (one on the way to Buddha-hood and enlightenment) known in many traditions of Buddhism. He is said to have been one of the closest followers of Buddha Shakyamuni. He is revered as one of the most important bodhisattvas in Mahayana Buddhism and was even considered the very embodiment of prajna or transcendent wisdom.As seen in this thangka, he is usually depicted in art as a young prince.

He sits on a lotus, an important suite or symbol in Buddhism which signifies purity and compassion. Meanwhile, his throne is that of pink color, and pink lotus is usually reserved for the main deities. On his right hand is a flaming sword as a sign of cutting ties with ignorance, duality, and worldly knowledge as well as the darkness it brings. Meanwhile, he can also be seen holding a lily flower which signifies detachment to troubling emotions. His left hand is also in a Vitarka mudra (or gesture of teaching). Zoom in on the lily and you will see a parchment-like object which is the Prajnaparamita sutra (symbol for ultimate realization and wisdom). According to Sutras, He is also said to have a pure land in the East, believed to be among the best pure lands in all of the universe for all time. This painting depicts Manjushri in a bright, lively setting filled with ideal skies and lush greenery, a nod to his pure land. The mountain ranges also represent the Wu Tai Shan Mountain where the deity is said to dwell.

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Item Code:	TC89
Specifications:	Tibetan Thangka Painting
Dimensions	Size of Painted Surface 11 inch x 15 inch Size with Brocade 21 inch x 35 inch

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Unveiling the Divine Art: Journey into the Making of Thangkas

A Thangka is a traditional Tibetan Buddhist painting that usually depicts a Buddhist Deity (Buddha or Bodhisattva), a scene, or a mandala. These paintings are considered important paraphernalia in Buddhist rituals. They are used to teach the life of the Buddha, various lamas, and Bodhisattvas to the monastic students, and are also useful in visualizing the deity while meditating. One of the most important subjects of thangkas is the Bhavacakra (the wheel of life) which depicts the Art of Enlightenment. It is believed that Thangka paintings were developed over the centuries from the murals, of which only a few can be seen in the Ajanta caves in India and the Mogao caves in Gansu Province, Tibet. Thangkas are painted on cotton or silk applique and are usually small in size. The artist of these paintings is highly trained and has a proper understanding of Buddhist philosophy, knowledge, and background to create a realistic and bona fide painting.

The process of making a thangka begins with stitching a loosely woven cotton fabric onto a wooden frame. Traditionally, the canvas was prepared by coating it with gesso, chalk, and base pigment.

After this, the outline of the form of the deity is sketched with a pencil or charcoal onto the canvas using iconographic grids. The drawing process is followed in accordance with strict guidelines laid out in Buddhist scriptures. The systematic grid helps the artist to make a geometrical and professional painting. When the drawing of the figures is finalized and adjusted, it is then outlined with black ink.

Earlier, a special paint of different colors was made by mixing powdered forms of organic (vegetable) and mineral pigments in a water-soluble adhesive. Nowadays, artists use acrylic paints instead. The colors are now applied to the sketch using the wet and dry brush techniques. One of the characteristic features of a thangka is the use of vibrant colors such as red, blue, black, green, yellow, etc.

In the final step, pure gold is coated over some parts of the thangka to increase its beauty. Due to this beautification, thangkas are much more expensive and also stand out from other ordinary paintings.

Thangka paintings are generally kept unrolled when not on display on the wall. They also come with a frame, a silken cover in front, and a textile backing to protect the painting from getting damaged. Because Thangkas are delicate in nature, they are recommended to be kept in places with no excess moisture and where there is not much exposure to sunlight. This makes them last a long time without their colors fading away. Painting a thangka is an elaborate and complex process and requires excellent skills. A skilled artist can take up to 6 months to complete a detailed thangka painting. In earlier times, thangka painters were lamas that spent many years on Buddhist studies before they painted.

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