Original Hand Painted Vajrapani OIL-VARNISHED Tibetan Thangka / Thanka Painting Meditation Art Wall Hanging from Nepal

Vajrapani; the thunder bearer is one of the earliest-appearing bodhisattvas in Mahayana Buddhism. He is the protector and guide of Gautama Buddha and rose to symbolize the Buddha's power. He is also called Chana Dorji and Chador and is extensively represented in Buddhist iconography as one of the earliest three protective deities or bodhisattvas surrounding the Buddha. Each of them symbolizes one of the Buddha's virtues: Manjushri manifests all the Buddhas' wisdom, Avalokiteśvara manifests all the Buddhas' immense compassion, and Vajrapāni protects Buddha and manifests all the Buddhas' power as well as the power of all five tathāgatas (Buddhahood of the rank of Buddha).

Vajrapāni is one of the earliest Dharmapalas of Mahayana Buddhism and also appears as a deity in the Pali Canon of the Theravada school. He is worshiped in the Shaolin Monastery, in Tibetan Buddhism, and in Pure Land Buddhism (where he is known as Mahasthamaprapta and forms a triad with Amitābha and Avalokiteśvara). Manifestations of Vajrapāni can also be found in many Buddhist temples in China, Taiwan, and Japan as Dharma protectors guarding monasteries and temple gates. Vajrapāni is also associated with Acala, where he is serenaded as the holder of the vajra

OIL-VARNISHED THANGKA
An oil-varnished thangka painting is a unique style of thangka, a traditional Buddhist religious painting, typically found in Tibet and other Himalayan regions. Unlike the traditional thangkas that use natural pigments mixed with a binder, oil-varnished thangkas are created using oil-based paints.

The process of creating an oil-varnished thangka involves using oil paints to create intricate images of Buddhist deities, scenes, or mandalas on a canvas or wooden panel. After the painting is completed, it is then coated with a layer of varnish, which not only enhances the colors and details but also provides protection to the artwork.

Oil-varnished thangkas often display vibrant colors and have a distinct shine due to the varnish layer. The use of oil paints allows for a different level of detail and shading, giving these thangkas a unique aesthetic appeal compared to traditional watercolor-based thangkas. However, both styles hold significant cultural and religious significance and are valued for their spiritual representation in Buddhist practices.

Size of Painting with Silk Brocade : 33-inch x 43-inch (84 cm x 109 cm)
Size of Painting : 14-inch x 19-inch (36 cm x48 cm)
Material: Handmade Cotton Canvas
Color: Natural Pigments/Oil
NOTE:

- All the Paintings will be rolled and safely packed inside a Paper or PVC Tube to ensure safety during transportation.

- The Actual color of the paintings may vary slightly due to light conditions during photo shooting and computer screen resolution. Paintings in-person look better than photographs.

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