Enlightenment Stupa Mandala – Shakyamuni & Medicine Buddha

Specifications

• Dimensions: 62 x 83 cm

• Materials: 24K Gold & Natural Minerals

• Canvas: Traditionally Prepared Cotton

• Origin: Kathmandu Valley, Nepal

• Style: Nagthang Style (Black & Gold)

• Framing: Unframed Canvas

• Type: Original Hand-Painted Thangka

Iconography & Sacred Assembly

This painting replaces the palace with a Stupa. It maps the architecture of peace.

The Central Stupa & Shakyamuni 

A white Stupa dominates the center. It sits upon a fearless lion throne.

• The Buddha: Shakyamuni Buddha sits inside the shrine. His hand touches the earth in witness.

• The Symbol: He represents the historical truth. He grounds the structure in reality.

The Golden Aura: 24 Past Buddhas 

Look closely behind the holy structure. A golden aura radiates outward.

• The Lineage: 24 Past Buddhas form this light. They represent an unbroken chain of wisdom.

• The Placement: Eight sit on the left and right. Another eight watch from the top.

The Four Surrounding Mandalas 

Four palaces surround the central Stupa. They offer specific protections and blessings.

• Healing (Lower Left): 

• • The Medicine Buddha Mandala glows deep blue. 

  • He holds the healing plant to cure suffering.

• Wisdom (Top Right): 

• • The Vairochana Mandala shines brilliant white. 

  • He turns the wheel of Dharma to cut ignorance.

• Compassion (Top Left): 

• • Amitabha Buddha sits in the red palace. 

  • He holds a begging bowl and transforms desire.

• Action (Lower Right): 

• • Amoghasiddhi Buddha guards the green palace. 

  • His raised hand offers protection and ensures success.

The Living Background: 108 Chenrezigs 

The black canvas is not empty space. It is alive with compassion.

• The Deity: 

• • This is a 108 Chenrezig Background. 

  • Each figure has four arms and holds a crystal rosary.

• The Effect: 

• • They chant mantras of love for you. 

  • They fill the void with blessings.

The Protective Border 

50 Goddesses Fifty golden deities encircle the painting. 
They seal the sacred energy inside.

• Top & Bottom: 

• • Nine Dakinis guard each horizontal edge. 

  • They dance with ritual offerings.

• Left & Right: 

• • Sixteen Goddesses guard the vertical sides. 

  • They protect against external negativity.

Sacred Background & Landscape

This is Newari Paubha Art at its finest. The style is bold and precise.

• The Void: 

• • The Nagthang Style uses black to show depth. 

  • It represents the cosmic womb.

• The Structure: 

• • Gold lines create Buddhist Sacred Architecture. 

  • Wisdom arises from this dark space.

Artisan Mastery

Painting this requires a master's hand. The details are smaller than rice grains.

• Precision: 

• • The artist used a single-hair brush. 

  • Every face has a unique expression.

• Patience: 

• • Painting the 108 tiny deities took months. 

  • It is a true labor of devotion.

Spiritual Application

Use this piece as Healing and Stability Art. It calms a chaotic room.

• Focus: Gaze at the central Stupa. Feel your anxiety dissolve into the base.

• Connect: Visualize the Medicine Buddha. Let his blue light wash over you.

Why Choose This Stupa Mandala

You need a strong anchor. This piece provides that strength.

• Grounding: The Stupa structure is stable. It stops your mind from racing.

• Complete: It unites healing, wisdom, and compassion. You get every blessing in one frame.

• Rare: Finding Shakyamuni inside a Stupa is special. It is a collector’s dream.