Mahakala Bernagchen Thangka
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Mahakala Bernagchen – The Protector of the Karma Kagyu Lineage
This 100% hand-drawn Thangka, created in the Kathmandu Valley of Nepal, depicts Mahakala Bernagchen, one of the most revered protectors of the Karma Kagyu lineage in Tibetan Buddhism. This stunning masterpiece, made with dust of gold and Tibetan colors, can serve as a powerful spiritual tool or a striking centerpiece for your home or office. It is ideal for enhancing the energy of your altar, promoting emotional healing, and attracting benevolent forces of Tibetan Buddhist art.
Specifications
- Dimensions: 66 x 46 cm
- Materials: Dust of Gold With Tibetan Colors mixed with Hide Glue
- Canvas: Organic Cotton
- Hand Painted: In Nepal by skilled artisans
About Mahakala Bernagchen
Mahakala Bernagchen is a fierce and protective deity in Tibetan Buddhism, closely associated with the Karma Kagyu tradition. His name, meaning “The Black Cloak,” was introduced into the tradition by the 2nd Karmapa, Karma Pakshi (1206-1283 CE), who recognized the deity as a guardian and protector of the Karmapas. Bernagchen is part of the Terma Tradition, a practice that originated from the Nyima (Nyingma) school of Tibetan Buddhism, and is considered an important figure for the preservation of the Karma Kagyu teachings.
Mahakala Bernagchen is depicted with two arms, wearing a crown of five skulls that represent the transformation of the five poisons of delusion—lust, hatred, ignorance, pride, and jealousy—into the wisdom of the five Buddhas. He holds a flaying knife in his right hand with a vajra handle, symbolizing the severance of ego, attachment, and clinging. His left hand holds a kapala filled with blood, representing the subjugation of evil.
This form of Mahakala is also shown wearing a tiger skin, signifying the purification of desires, and has three eyes, which represent his deep understanding of the past, present, and future. The blazing fire in the background reflects his fierceness and power to protect the teachings of the Buddha. His two feet stand firm, symbolizing the wisdom and method needed to navigate the path of liberation.
While Mahakala appears ferocious, he is ultimately a manifestation of Avalokiteshvara, the Bodhisattva of compassion, and his actions are rooted in the compassionate intention to help sentient beings overcome suffering and attain enlightenment.
Key Benefits
- Protector of the Lineage: Safeguards the Karma Kagyu lineage and the teachings of the Karmapas.
- Spiritual Power: A powerful deity that cuts through attachment, ego, and delusions, enhancing spiritual growth.
- Symbol of Compassion: Represents the wisdom and compassion of Avalokiteshvara in a fierce and protective form.
- Artistic Mastery: An exquisite work of art made with traditional Tibetan techniques that brings blessings and positive energy.
A Spiritual Guardian for Your Practice
This Mahakala Bernagchen Thangka is not only a work of art but a spiritual guardian, ideal for your meditation and prayer space. Whether hung in your home or office, it invokes protection, wisdom, and compassion, helping you overcome obstacles and deepen your spiritual path.
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Mahakala Bernagchen Thangka
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.
Let customers speak for us
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Thank you dear Nepalese artist who painted my White Tara Thangka. It is not only beautiful , but the sacred vibrations shine out when I lift and shape the silk panel into a silken flower shape. The workmanship is excellent and the vibrant colours are a constant delight.
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Superb quality , delivered in super fast time . Packaged beautifully and safely . One of several I have but fast becoming my favourite. Thank you .
Beautiful
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