{"product_id":"shakyamuni-buddha-thangka-hand-painted-tibetan-buddhist-art-with-silk-brocade","title":"Shakyamuni Buddha Thangka,  Hand-Painted Tibetan Buddhist Art with Silk Brocade","description":"This original hand-painted **Shakyamuni Buddha Thangka** portrays the historical Buddha in the **Bhumisparsha Mudra**, the Earth-Touching Gesture associated with his enlightenment beneath the Bodhi tree.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nHand-painted in Nepal on handmade cotton canvas, the artwork features a striking **black, gold, and natural-color palette** and is traditionally mounted in silk brocade.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n### Shakyamuni Buddha and the Earth-Touching Mudra\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nShakyamuni Buddha, Siddhartha Gautama, is the historical Buddha whose teachings form the foundation of Buddhism.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nHis right hand reaches toward the earth in the **Bhumisparsha Mudra**, recalling the moment he called the earth to witness his awakening and victory over Mara.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nHis left hand rests in the **Dhyana Mudra**, the gesture of meditation and concentration, and holds a traditional alms bowl. Together, these elements express meditation, renunciation, wisdom, and awakening.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThe peaceful expression and meditative posture make this Thangka a meaningful visual support for contemplation and Buddhist practice.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n### Traditional Himalayan Craftsmanship\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThe painting is individually hand-painted on **handmade cotton canvas** using black, gold, and natural tones. Its dark background creates a dramatic contrast with the golden details and the serene figure of Shakyamuni Buddha.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThe finished painting is mounted in traditional **silk brocade**, giving it the classic presentation of a Tibetan Thangka wall hanging.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nSmall variations in brushwork, colors, brocade patterns, and stitching are natural characteristics of handmade artwork.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n### Artwork Details\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nSubject: Shakyamuni Gautama Buddha\u003cbr\u003e\nMudra: Bhumisparsha \/ Earth-Touching Gesture\u003cbr\u003e\nTradition: Tibetan Buddhist Art\u003cbr\u003e\nPainting Size: 17 x 24 inches (43 x 61 cm)\u003cbr\u003e\nOverall Size with Silk Brocade: 35 x 48 inches (89 x 122 cm)\u003cbr\u003e\nMaterial: Handmade cotton canvas\u003cbr\u003e\nColors: Black, gold, and natural tones\u003cbr\u003e\nMounting: Traditional silk brocade\u003cbr\u003e\nTechnique: Hand-painted\u003cbr\u003e\nOrigin: Hand-painted in Nepal\u003cbr\u003e\nType: Original hand-painted artwork, not a print\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n### Display and Important Information\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThis Shakyamuni Buddha Thangka is suitable for a **Buddhist altar, meditation room, Dharma center, yoga space, peaceful home interior, or collection of Tibetan and Himalayan Buddhist art**.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nActual colors may vary slightly due to photography, lighting, and screen settings. The painting dimensions refer to the inner artwork and exclude the surrounding brocade.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThe Thangka will be carefully rolled and securely packed inside a protective **PVC tube** for safe transportation.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nBuyers are responsible for applicable import duties, customs taxes, and other charges imposed by the destination country.","brand":"Etsy","offers":[{"title":"With Brocade","offer_id":58026142859447,"sku":"SHAKYAMB3548","price":678.08,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Painting Only","offer_id":58026142892215,"sku":"SHAKYAMB3548","price":459.68,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0636\/0527\/6855\/files\/il_fullxfull.8561818106_pdg3.jpg?v=1794068911","url":"https:\/\/nepalthangkaart.com\/products\/shakyamuni-buddha-thangka-hand-painted-tibetan-buddhist-art-with-silk-brocade","provider":"Nepal Thangka Art","version":"1.0","type":"link"}