Avalokiteshvara Thangka – 1000 Arms, 11 Heads

Specifications

• Dimensions: 55 × 75 cm vertical

• Materials: Pure Mineral Pigments with Genuine Gold Highlights

• Canvas: Traditionally Prepared Cotton Canvas

• Origin: Hand-painted in Kathmandu, Nepal

• Artistic Style: Menri Style (Tibetan)

• Background Type: Naturalistic

• Sacred Landscape: Menri Terrestrial Landscape, Earthly Realm

• Framing: Unframed Canvas, ready to mount

• Type: Original Hand-Painted Thangka

• Consecration: Available Upon Request

Iconography & Sacred Assembly

This Thangka reveals the complete compassion mandala. Every figure supports awakening in ordinary life.

Central Deity – Thousand-Armed Avalokiteshvara

Avalokiteshvara (Chenrezig) stands gracefully at the center, peaceful and bright. His white body shines with soft rainbow tones.

• Gesture: Central hands in prayer, blessing all beings.

• Sacred Object: Lotus, mala, and jewel in many hands.

• Presence: Vast tenderness — responding to every cry.

Eleven heads rise above like a living tower. Amitabha crowns the summit in ruby radiance.

• Symbolism: Unceasing attention to all realms.

• Role: Hears every prayer, never turning away.

A thousand hands spread outward as a shining fan. Eyes in each palm watch with loving awareness.

• Symbolism: Knowing clearly, acting compassionately, everywhere.

• Role: Reaches where ordinary help cannot go.

The Five Dhyani Buddhas Above

The Five Dhyani Buddhas sit in radiant arcs. Their presence empowers Avalokiteshvara’s every gesture.

• Symbolism: Five wisdoms transforming five poisons.

• Role: Blesses practitioners with complete enlightened qualities

Amitabha – Central Top Buddha

Amitabha sits directly above Avalokiteshvara’s crown. His red body glows with gentle warmth.

• Symbolism: Discriminating wisdom, fearless compassionate discernment.

• Role: Source Buddha of Avalokiteshvara’s activity.

Akshobhya – Top Row Center

Akshobhya appears blue, calm, and diamond-clear. He holds the vajra of unshakable mind.

• Symbolism: Mirror-like wisdom beyond agitation.

• Role: Stabilizes practice and transforms anger.

Ratnasambhava – Top Row Left

Ratnasambhava shines golden yellow, open-handed and giving. He extends the gesture of supreme generosity.

• Symbolism: Equality wisdom, deep inner worth.

• Role: Heals pride and scarcity, awakens abundance.

Amitabha – Top Row Middle

Amitabha again appears, radiant in ruby red. Hands rest in meditative stillness, vase before him.

• Symbolism: Boundless compassion and discriminating clarity.

• Role: Guides beings toward pure lands of bliss.

Amoghasiddhi – Top Row Right

Amoghasiddhi sits green, fearless, and poised. His right hand offers the mudra of protection.

• Symbolism: All-accomplishing wisdom, fearless action.

• Role: Completes enlightened deeds without obstruction.

Manjushri – Lower Left

Manjushri sits upon a lotus and moon seat. His body shines golden-orange, youthfully awake.

• Symbolism: The Sword of Wisdom cuts through confusion.

• Role: Clarifies the mind and deepens the understanding of emptiness.

Vajrapani – Lower Right

Vajrapani stands wrathful in swirling flames. His dark-blue body pulses with fierce energy.

• Symbolism: Indestructible power of awakened courage.

• Role: Smashes obstacles and protects sincere practitioners.

Offerings at the Base

Sacred vases, jewels, and ritual substances rest below. They face the assembly as complete offerings.

• Symbolism: Perfect generosity of senses and mind.

• Role: Supports merit, devotion, and stable practice.

Sacred Background & Landscape

Avalokiteshvara dwells in a lush terrestrial Menri landscape. Hills, rivers, clouds, and trees frame the mandala.

• Style: Menri style with clean, bright planes.

• Visual Symbols: Flowing rivers show compassion in motion.

• Visual Symbols: Lotuses display purity within samsara.

• Spiritual Meaning: Enlightenment blossoms in this very world.

• Essence: Earth appears as a naturally sacred realm.

Artisan Mastery

A Menri-trained master painted this with devotion. Every brushstroke carries mantra, lineage, and intention.

• Tradition: Tibetan Menri lineage known for clarity.

• Aesthetic Tone: Vivid colors, balanced forms, spacious feeling.

• Technique: Layered mineral pigments with precise gold lines.

• Spirit: Created as an offering to all beings.

Spiritual Application

This Thangka works with you, quietly and constantly. Sit before it, breathe, and feel held.

• Heart Mantra: OM MANI PADME HUM — awakens great compassion.

• Meditation: Visualize light from each hand dissolving pain.

• Blessing: Radiates mercy to home, family, and visitors.

• Purpose: A daily companion for courage, softness, and service.

Why Choose This Avalokiteshvara Thangka

Sacred art chooses you as much as you choose it. This Thangka serves anyone longing to help others.

• Complete Assembly: Compassion, wisdom, and power in one image.

• Daily Anchor: One glance reminds you to respond kindly.

• Deep Practice: Ideal for Chenrezig, Ngöndro, or lojong training.