Hand-painted Vajrasattva Thangka Painting with Silk Brocade

This is an original hand-painted Tibetan thangka painting of Bodhisattva Vajrasattva, mounted with silk. Vajrasattva is a significant figure in Mahayana and Vajrayana Buddhism, often called the Diamond Being or Thunderbolt Being. He appears in the Mahavairocana Sutra and the Vajrasekhara Sutra. In the Mahavairocana Sutra, Vajrasattva leads individuals eager to learn from Vairocana Buddha, initiating a philosophical discourse where the Buddha uses a mandala to facilitate understanding. Vajrasattva also questions the necessity of rituals and objects for grasping truths beyond physical forms, to which Vairocana Buddha responds by explaining their roles as practical means for awakening.

In Newar Buddhism, Vajrasattva is highly revered and represents the ideal guru, frequently invoked in rituals. In Shingon Buddhism, Vajrasattva is seen as the second patriarch. According to Kukai‘s writings, Vajrasattva initiated Nagarjuna into a ritual, passing on esoteric knowledge from Vairocana Buddha. In Tibetan Buddhism, the Vajrasattva root tantra is Dorje Gyan or Vajra Ornament. Vajrasattva practices are vital for purifying obscurations, progressing in Vajrayana practices, and purifying any broken vows after initiation. The Vajrasattva practice is believed to purify karma, bring peace, and inspire enlightened activity.

Size with Silk Border 32 x 41 inches (81 x 104 cm)
Size of the Painting 13.5 x 19 inches (34 x 48 cm)
Surface materials: Handmade Cotton canvas
Brocade Material: Silk, cotton thread, wooden stick with caps
Color: Natural


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- Lighting and screen resolution may cause slight color variations.
- Paintings are more captivating when viewed in person.
- The size mentioned for the painting does not include the outer border.
- Paintings will be securely packed in a PVC tube to ensure safety during transit.
- Buyers are responsible for any additional fees at their destination, including import taxes and duties, which are not included in the purchase price.