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Thangkas
Thangkas or Thankas are rollable paintings of tantric Buddhism, used for meditation in temples or in your house. Most of the Thangkas show buddhist teachings to meditate on: Buddha, Bodhisattvas, buddhist teachers, Gods, Godesses and mandalas.
Since the historical Buddha Shakyamuni (563-483 v. Chr.) died Thangka painting has developed to a genuine tibetan fine art. Paintings follow strict iconographic rules created by specially educated painters. Special colours are used, made from precious minerals and also gold, which is one reason for the fascinating bright and shiny appearance of Thangkas.
Traditionally a Thangka consists of the fine art detailed painting which is carefully worked into a frame of heavy brocade and a thin sheet of silk or other material, used to cover the painting.
For centuries structures, proportions and colours of religious Thangkas follow strict rules leaving almost no space for the artist's creativity. The Thangka paintings are most precious the more his work is following the old traditions and details.
We offer certain Thangkas without brocade in case you want to use western stile picture frames for presentation.
All our Thangkas are unique and genuine pieces of fine art.
Kala Chakra 1 (medium) |
Item Nr: THA-8 | |
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A8 Size incl. brocade: 63 x 91 cm |
Kala Chakra 1 (medium) This thangka shows the 'ideal palace' in perfectly concentric arrangement, symbolizing the balance of body, mind and soul. Important for meditation the painting improves compassion with all beings and concentration.
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Kala Chakra 2 (medium) |
Item Nr: THA-10 | |
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A10 Size incl. brocade: 63 x 91 cm |
Kala Chakra 2 (medium) This thangka shows the 'ideal palace' in perfectly concentric arrangement, symbolizing the balance of body, mind and soul. Important for meditation the painting improves compassion with all beings and concentration. |
Medicine Buddha incl. Buddhas |
Item Nr: THA-11 | |
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A11 Size incl. brocade: 63 x 110 cm |
Medicine Buddha incl. Buddhas Medicine Buddha is painted holding healing herbs and always has blue skin. In his right hand is a twig of Myrobalan tree, his left hand holds a crucible or charity cup. The paintig helps purifying the body and improves self-healing as well as inner stillness. |
Kala Chakra (big) |
Item Nr: THA-13 | |
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A13 Size incl. brocade: 71 x 99 cm |
Kala Chakra (big), green background Big size Kala Chakra with green background Artist: Madhu Krishna Chitrakar, Nepal This thangka shows the 'ideal palace' in perfectly concentric arrangement, symbolizing the balance of body, mind and soul. Important for meditation the painting improves compassion with all beings and concentration.
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Chengresi (Tersho) |
Item Nr: THA-14 | |
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A14 Size incl. brocade: 70 x 89 cm |
Chengreshi (Tersho)
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Chengreshi Mandala (4 colors) |
Item Nr: THA-15 | |
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A15 Size incl. brocade: 57 x 97 cm |
Chengreshi Mandala (4 colors)
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Mandala (Khairo) |
Item Nr: THA-16 | |
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A16 Size incl. brocade: 58 x 97 cm |
Mandala (Khairo)
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Kala Chakra (medium) 3 |
Item Nr: THA-18 | |
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A18 Size incl. brocade: 62 x 90 cm |
Kala Chakra 3 (medium), blue background Medium size Kala Chakra 3 with blue background Artist: Madhu Krishna Chitrakar, Nepal This thangka shows the 'ideal palace' in perfectly concentric arrangement, symbolizing the balance of body, mind and soul. Important for meditation the painting improves compassion with all beings and concentration.
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Wheel of Life |
Item Nr: THA-19 | |
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A19 Size incl. brocade: 65 x 112 cm |
Wheel of Life Artist: Madhu Krishna Chitrakar, Nepal He says: (A) Circle no.1 (B) Circle no.2 (C) Circle no.3 (D) Circle no.4 This life is a great opportunity. These characters are typical for all human beings
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Single Medicine Buddha |
Item Nr: THA-20 | |
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A20 Size incl. brocade: 69 x 109 cm |
Single Medicine Buddha Artist: Madhu Krishna Chitrakar, Nepal Medicine Buddha is painted holding healing herbs and always has blue skin. In his right hand is a twig of Myrobalan tree, his left hand holds a crucible or charity cup. The paintig helps purifying the body and improves self-healing as well as inner stillness.
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Lokeshwora |
Item Nr: THA-21 | |
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A21 Size incl. brocade: 69 x 112 cm |
Lokeswora, red background Artist: Madhu Krishna Chitrakar, Nepal “Loka” means People and “Shora” means Goddess
of the Univerce. So Lokeswora means Goddess of Universe and Goddess
of Compassion. This is a fine art Buddhist painting. |
Amitabha Mandala |
Item Nr: THA-22 | |
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A22 Size incl. brocade: 69 x 112 cm |
Amitabha Mandala
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Buddha Mandala |
Item Nr: THA-23 | |
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A23 Size incl. brocade: 71 x 112 cm |
Buddha Mandala
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Lokeshwora Pancha Buddha |
Item Nr: THA-24 | |
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A24 Size incl. brocade: 66 x 115 cm |
Lokeswora with Pancha Buddha Artist: Madhu Krishna Chitrakar, Nepal “Loka” means People and “Shora” means Goddess of the Univerce. So Lokeswora means Goddess of Universe and Goddess of Compassion. This is a fine art Buddhist painting. |
Buddha Life story BIG |
Item Nr: THA-25 | |
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A25 Size incl. brocade: 85 x 155 cm |
Buddha Life story BIG Artist: Madhu Krishna Chitrakar, Nepal Buddha's life story is a most popular motive in Bhuddist art since times of Gandhara. Tibetan paintings follow strict rules deriving from their liturgy. There are the 12 relevant stations in Buddha's life, responsible for further development of conciousness to become 'Buddha' and traditionally painted as a narrative educational table.
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Lokeshwora Khairo |
Item Nr: THA-26 | |
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A26 Size incl. brocade: 70 x 117 cm |
Lokeswora Khairo Artist: Madhu Krishna Chitrakar, Nepal “Loka” means People and “Shora” means Goddess of the Univerce. So Lokeswora means Goddess of Universe and Goddess of Compassion. This is a fine art Buddhist painting. |
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