Shakyamuni Buddha Thangka – The Thirty‑Five Buddhas of Confession 

Specifications

• Dimensions: 75 × 50 cm vertical Thangka

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

• Origin: Kathmandu Valley, Nepal

• Artistic Style: Menri School (Tibetan)

• Background: Celestial Realm on Dark Base (Nagthang variation)

• Framing: Traditional Silk Brocade Mount

• Consecration: Available upon request

Iconography & Sacred Assembly

This Thangka presents a complete mandala of purification. 
Each Buddha embodies awareness that frees the mind from negativity, 
forming a luminous field around the central figure.

Central Figure – Shakyamuni Buddha

• Golden body seated on a lotus throne.

• Right hand touches the earth in Bhumisparsha mudra — 
  calling the Earth Goddess to witness awakening.

• Left hand holds the alms bowl of meditative stability.

• Presence: Peaceful and radiant, personifying victory over illusion.

Upper Realm – Thirty‑Five Buddhas of Confession

• Rows of Buddhas in red, blue, white, green, and gold halos.

• Symbolize purification, forgiveness, and continuity of enlightened mind.

• Represent the entire field of confession practice from the Triskandha Sutra.

Side Assemblies

• Symmetrical Buddhas and attendants emphasize balance of wisdom and compassion.

• Their harmony mirrors the mind’s union of clarity and kindness.

Lower Realm – Disciples and Protectors

• Monks and disciples offer bowls and staffs at the throne base.

• Earth Goddess and guardian deities uphold the Dharma and support the practitioner’s stability.

Surrounding Circle

• The Thirty‑Five Buddhas encircle the center, radiating an infinite network of blessings.

• This sacred field purifies all obscurations and invites inner renewal.

Symbolic Elements & Offerings

At the base rest lotus‑mounted offering bowls filled with jewels and sacred vases. 
They symbolize the inexhaustible treasures of Dharma. Faith, clarity, and compassion given to all beings.

Sacred Background & Landscape

This thangka unfolds within a celestial landscape of light and nature, reflecting the harmony of awakened mind.

• Style: Naturalistic celestial scene with dark sky and clouds of blessing

• Visual Symbols: Mountains = stability, Lotus = purity, Rivers = flow of merit, Clouds = compassion descending

• Spiritual Meaning: Shows unity of heaven and earth around the Buddha’s enlightenment

• Essence: The whole landscape becomes a mirror of the purified mind

Artisan Mastery

Hand‑painted by a Menri‑lineage master of the Kathmandu Valley, this Thangka merges precision, devotion, and luminous color.

• Tradition: Menri school known for balanced composition and serene proportion

• Aesthetic Tone: Rich earth and sky tones illuminated with gold highlights

• Technique: Fine mineral shading, gold line work, sacred symmetry

• Spirit: Created as a visual prayer for cleansing and awakening

Spiritual Application

This Thangka serves as a living aid to meditation and repentance practice. 
Gazing upon Shakyamuni Buddha and the Thirty‑Five Buddhas awakens peace, purity, and resolve.

• Heart Mantra: Tadyatha Om Muni Muni Maha Muniye Soha — invokes wisdom and inner tranquility.

• Meditation: Visualize light from each Buddha washing away obscurations within you.

• Blessing: Radiates clarity and protection throughout your space.

• Purpose: Daily reminder that purity and enlightenment are already within.

A Final Blessing

May this Shakyamuni Buddha Thangka, encircled by the Thirty‑Five Buddhas of Confession, 
bring purity, wisdom, and peace to you and to all beings everywhere