Damchen Dorje Legpa Thangka – Full Retinue Assembly

Specifications

• Dimensions: 70 x 90 cm

• Materials: 24K Gold & Natural Mineral Pigments on Cotton Canvas

• Canvas: Traditionally Prepared Cotton Canvas

• Origin: Kathmandu Valley, Nepal

• Artistic Style: Menri Style (Tibetan)

• Background Type: Sacred Landscape with Gold Clouds

• Framing: Unframed Canvas

• Type: Original Hand-Painted Thangka

• Consecration: Available Upon Request

Iconography & Sacred Assembly

This Tibetan Thangka reveals the complete Oath-Bound mandala. Every figure serves to protect the Nyingma teachings and the practitioner.

1. Central Figure: Damchen Dorje Legpa (Vajrasadhu)

Damchen Dorje Legpa sits at the heart, majestic and wrathful. His dark blue body is fully wrapped in heavy silk robes.

• Gesture: He wields a vajra-hammer, crushing obstacles instantly.

• Sacred Object: He rides a blue vajra-goat (often stylized as a horse), traversing all realms.

• Presence: Fierce determination — radiating absolute protection.

2. Top Center: Guru Rinpoche (Padmasambhava)

Guru Rinpoche floats above in a rainbow sphere. His presence seals the protector's oath to the Dharma.

• Symbolism: The source of power and lineage.

• Role: The spiritual master who commands the spirits.

3. Top Left: The Tsen General (Tsen-go)

The red rider represents the commander of the mountain spirits. He rides a red horse through the clouds.

• Symbolism: Control over earth and rock spirits.

• Role: Guards the practitioner against environmental disturbances.

4. Top Right: The Dud General (Dud-go)

The blue rider brandishes a sword. He represents the subjugation of aggressive "Dud" spirits.

• Symbolism: Cutting through negativity and aggression.

• Role: Tames wild and harmful energies.

5. Bottom Left: The Gyalpo General (Jing-go)

The white-fleshed rider rules over the King spirits. He rides a light-colored horse with regal composure.

• Symbolism: Authority over worldly spirits.

• Role: Brings order and structure to chaos.

6. Bottom Right: The Rakshasa General (Srin-po)

The dark rider with the beastly head commands fierce forces. He rides a dark horse into the fray.

• Symbolism: Mastery over the fiercest elemental spirits.

• Role: Relentless defense against spiritual attacks.

Sacred Background & Landscape

Dorje Legpa dwells in a swirling golden atmosphere. The background captures the energy of the elements in motion.

• Style: Menri Style with dynamic gold cloud formations.

• Visual Symbols: Golden clouds represent divine movement and speed.

• Spiritual Meaning: The world is alive with spiritual presence.

• Essence: A landscape of power and motion.

Artisan Mastery

A Kathmandu master painted this with deep devotion. Every brushstroke carries the weight of the Nyingma tradition.

• Tradition: Tibetan lineage known for precise deity proportions.

• Aesthetic Tone: Rich blues and gold, creating regal power.

• Technique: Layered mineral pigments polished with agate.

• Spirit: Created as an offering to the Dharma Protectors.

Spiritual Application

This Buddhist Protection Art works with you, not just for you. Place it near your entrance or shrine to guard the threshold.

• Heart Mantra: OM VAJRA SADHU SAMAYA — invokes his pledge.

• Meditation: Visualize his blue light clearing your path.

• Blessing: Radiates fearlessness to your entire household.

• Purpose: A daily guardian for removing spiritual obstacles.

Why Choose This Damchen Dorje Legpa Thangka

Sacred art chooses you as much as you choose it. Here is why this Hand-painted Thangka belongs in your space.

• Lasting Value: Hand-painted sacred art deepens with time. This is a heritage piece, not temporary decoration.

• Daily Anchor: One glance reconnects you to courage. No elaborate ritual is needed to feel the effect.

• Obstacle Removal: His presence helps clear stagnation and bad luck. You will feel a shift toward clarity.