Samantabhadra Mandala Thangka – Golden Palace Assembly

Specifications

• Dimensions: 50 × 75 cm

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

• Canvas: Traditionally Prepared Cotton Canvas

• Origin: Kathmandu Valley, Nepal

• Artistic Style: Newari Serthang (Golden) Style

• Background Type: Serthang (Golden Background)

• Framing: Unframed Canvas

• Type: Original Hand-Painted Thangka

• Consecration: Blessed and Consecrated by Qualified Lamas

Iconography & Sacred Assembly

This Thangka is a complete spiritual ecosystem. It connects the ground of truth to the path of practice.

Central Figure – Samantabhadra Mandala

Samantabhadra sits at the center, naked and pure. He represents the "Primordial Goodness" that exists before any karma is created.

• Gesture: He embraces his consort in union (Yab-Yum). This shows that wisdom and compassion are inseparable.

• Sacred Object: The geometric palace surrounds him with four gates. Eight Dakinis stand on the lotus petals, purifying the directions.

• Presence: Still and silent — holding the absolute center of reality.

Top Realm – The Source & The Teachers

The upper sky connects the primordial truth to human history.

• Top Center: The Five Dhyani Buddhas preside as the crown. They transform five negative emotions into five wisdoms.

• Top Left: Chenrezig, Manjushri, and Vajrapani appear here. They give you the compassion, wisdom, and power to practice.

• Top Right: Je Tsongkhapa leads the path of disciplined study. He is supported by Amitayus (Long Life) and the Arhat Shariputra (Discipline).

Lower Realm – The Guardians

The bottom corners feature the protectors of this specific spiritual path.

• Lower Left: Yama Dharmaraja, the Lord of Death, stands on a buffalo. He protects you from inner spiritual failure and weighs your karma.

• Lower Right: Damchen Garwa Nagpo, the Blacksmith, rides a goat. He forges a strong link between you and your vows.

Sacred Background & Landscape

The deities dwell in a "Serthang" or Golden Realm. The background is painted with pure gold dust.

• Style: Newari Serthang with precise geometric lines.

• Visual Symbols: The square palace represents the stability of the earth. The gold shows that all phenomena are precious.

• Spiritual Meaning: The structure organizes chaos into order. It maps the enlightened mind.

• Essence: A vision of the world seen through clarity.

Artisan Mastery

A Newari master drafted this geometric wonder. Drawing a Mandala requires mathematical precision and steady hands.

• Tradition: The Kathmandu Valley lineage of sacred architecture.

• Technique: The artist used a single-hair brush for the gold lines. Every angle is calculated to create visual harmony.

• Spirit: Created as an act of deep concentration.

Spiritual Application

This Thangka works with you to stabilize your mind. It is a visual tool for "Shamatha" (Calm Abiding) meditation.

• Heart Mantra: Om Ah Hung — purifies body, speech, and mind.

• Meditation: Trace your eyes from the outer fire ring to the center. Feel your scattered thoughts gathering into the middle.

• Blessing: Radiates structure and discipline to your household.

• Purpose: A daily anchor for focus and spiritual protection.

Why Choose This Samantabhadra Thangka

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

• Complete Path: It contains everything: The Ground (Samantabhadra), The Path (Tsongkhapa), and The Protection (Yama). It is a full shrine in one frame.

• Mental Clarity: Mandalas are designed to organize the brain. Looking at it naturally reduces anxiety and confusion.

• Consecrated Power: It arrives blessed by a Lama. You are bringing a living spiritual object into your home.

• Protection: Yama and Damchen guard your space. They keep negativity away from your practice.