Guru Dragpo Thangka
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Guru Dragpo Thangka – A Powerful Wrathful Form of Guru Rinpoche
This Guru Dragpo Thangka painting is perfect for various home décor ideas! Hand-drawn with skill and devotion in the Kathmandu Valley, Nepal, this 100% hand-painted masterpiece will be a striking addition to any home or office. It serves as an elegant and unique wall hanging and can also be placed on your family altar for meditation, spiritual healing, and attracting the benevolent energy of Tibetan Buddhist art.
Specifications
- Masterpiece Thangka
- Dimensions: 56 x 40 cm
- Materials: Dust of Gold with Tibetan Colors mixed with Hide Glue
- Canvas: Organic Cotton
- Hand Painted in Nepal
About Guru Dragpo Thangka Art
Guru Dragpo is a wrathful form of Guru Rinpoche (Padmasambhava) who swiftly clears obstacles that stand in the way of enlightenment. Depicted in a powerful, commanding posture, he stomps on the mara of self-cherishing, symbolizing the removal of ego-based hindrances. This Thangka is painted in the Nagtang style, known for its black background and dominant gold ink, representing the luminosity of wisdom in the darkness of ignorance.
The Garuda flies overhead, a symbol of strength and wisdom, while Guru Dragpo holds a vajra in his hand, raised to the sky, embodying all-subduing power. The lightning of primordial wisdom strikes, illuminating the mind's darkness for a fleeting moment of awareness, a symbol of sudden enlightenment. Guru Dragpo is central to certain Vajra Armor practices, where his image aids in the removal of obstacles on the spiritual path.
Key Benefits
- Spiritual Protection: Guru Dragpo is a powerful protector who clears obstacles and negative influences from your life.
- Symbol of Transformation: His wrathful form represents the swift destruction of ego and ignorance, guiding the practitioner towards awakening.
- Artistic Value: The Nagtang style enhances the Thangka’s visual and spiritual impact, making it a unique collector's piece.
- Empowering Energy: The depiction of Guru Dragpo invites the activation of wisdom and protection in your life.
A Fierce and Enlightening Presence
This Guru Dragpo Thangka will not only elevate the aesthetics of your space but also deepen your connection to the Tibetan Buddhist practice of overcoming obstacles and cultivating wisdom.
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Guru Dragpo 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.