Six Arm Mahakala Thangka
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Six Arm Mahakala – The Protector of Dharma
This 100% hand-drawn Thangka, crafted in the Kathmandu Valley, Nepal, is a profound depiction of Mahakala, the powerful Dharmapala (protector of the Dharma) in Vajrayana Buddhism. Ideal for home décor or as a centerpiece in your office, this captivating work of art can also be displayed on your family altar, enhancing your spiritual practices and inviting emotional healing. The Thangka brings forth the benevolent energy of Tibetan Buddhist art, enriching your environment with peace and protection.
Specifications
- Master Quality Thangka
- Dimensions: 66 x 52 cm
- Materials: 24 Carat Gold and Tibetan Colors mixed with Hide Glue
- Canvas: Organic Cotton
- Hand Painted: In Nepal
About Six Arm Mahakala
Mahakala, meaning "Great Time" in Sanskrit, is a central figure in Vajrayana Buddhism and is also venerated in Chinese and Japanese Buddhism. Known as Daheitian in Chinese and Daikokuten in Japanese, Mahakala is one of the most revered Dharmapalas. His role is to protect the Dharma and safeguard the teachings of the Buddha.
Mahakala is traditionally depicted as black, symbolizing his all-encompassing nature. The color black represents the absorption and dissolution of all colors and forms, signifying the nirguna (ultimate reality) – beyond all qualities and forms. This concept underlines Mahakala’s transcendental and comprehensive power.
The Six Arm Mahakala is one of his most powerful and protective forms, symbolizing wisdom and compassion. He is typically depicted with a crown of five skulls, representing the transformation of the five kleshas (negative afflictions) into the five wisdoms. Each arm holds different implements that represent the tools of protection and wisdom. His appearance, although fierce, conveys the profound compassion that transcends all forms of suffering and ignorance.
Key Benefits
- Protector of Dharma: Mahakala safeguards the Buddhist teachings, removing obstacles and bringing spiritual protection.
- Transformative Power: His crown of skulls symbolizes the transformation of negative afflictions into wisdom.
- Wisdom and Compassion: The Six-Armed form embodies the fusion of wisdom and compassion, offering both protection and insight.
- Universal Protector: Mahakala, in all his manifestations, protects practitioners from harm, and his blessings help overcome challenges on the spiritual path.
A Spiritual Guardian for Your Practice
This Six Arm Mahakala Thangka serves not just as a piece of art but as a powerful spiritual tool. Display it in your home or office to invoke Mahakala’s protection, wisdom, and transformative energy, ensuring that your spiritual journey is safeguarded and filled with insight.
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Six Arm Mahakala Thangka
ADD A TRADITIONAL HAND EMBROIDERY SILK BROCADE
Want to add a Brocade to your beautiful Thangka Painting? Traditional Style Brocade has been one of the most popular form of mounting as it has a greater religious merit.
THANGKA, A SACRED ART
Tibetan Thangka paintings, also known as the “Art of Enlightenment”, are sacred pieces of art that are rich in symbolism. They are important supports that are revered for meditation and visualization.
The Tibetan thangka meaning goes deeper than just sacred art and conveys reverence. An art form is genuinely sacred when it awakens a direct experience deeper than our ordinary selves and the material world in the mind.
We are proud to offer our customers only the best selection of Tibetan art. All our paintings go through a rigorous screening process in our studio and are guaranteed to be origianl and authentic.
100% COTTON CANVAS & NATURAL MINERALS
Preparing the Cotton canvas before starting to paint a Thangka. This process includes washing, drying, stretching, sizing and everything needed to make a perfect base for the thangka to last for centuries.
Thangka paintings are painted using natural minerals such as agate, gold, silver, cinnabar, saffron, ocher, rhubarb,lapis and many other minerals. To create the ideal pigment for painting, these materials are ground several times. This makes the materials even more durable and long-lasting. Thus, you can surely expect the color of the Thangka to withstand the test of time.
The gold in the ornaments and detailing is made from real gold dust.