Trailokyavijaya Thangka – Nagthang Cloud Dance – Menri Lineage
This artwork presents Trailokyavijaya, known in Tibet as Khamsum Namgyal. Japanese Shingon practitioners revere him deeply as Gōzanze Myō-ō.
Trailokyavijaya, as described in ancient tantric scriptures, manifests to subdue profound worldly arrogance.
This Tibetan Buddhist Thangka features precise golden linework. It perfectly captures a dynamic scripture-based cosmic narrative.
Specifications
Dimensions: 75 × 50 cm
Materials: 24K Gold and Natural Mineral Pigments on Cotton Canvas
Origin: Kathmandu, Nepal
Artistic Style: Menri Style Tibetan
Background Type: Nagthang Black Background
Type: Original Hand-Painted
Brocade: Custom Silk Options Available
Consecration: Available Upon Request
SKU |
TnoD19822 |
Categories |
Trailokyavijaya / Khamsum Namgyal / Gōzanze Myō-ō |
Trailokyavijaya as Conqueror of Three Worlds: Cosmic Subjugation in Visible Form
The deity displays four faces and eight arms. He dances dynamically upon stylized celestial storm clouds.
His specific attributes follow strict early tantric texts.
His primary right hand grants the fearless Abhaya mudra.
The main left hand shows the warning Tarjani mudra.
His right hand wielded a sword, an arrow, and flaming chakra.
His left hand holds a bow, spear, and mystic noose.
This specific arsenal destroys all deep spiritual poisons. It guides practitioners to overcome profound inner ignorance.
Supporting Assembly: Shakyamuni Buddha Above
Shakyamuni Buddha rests peacefully at the top center. He sits directly above the blazing wisdom flames.
This assembly illustrates the scriptural origin of wrath.
The peaceful Buddha commands this terrifying emanation intentionally.
This placement perfectly balances fierce action with pure peace.
The composition strictly follows the textual rules of manifestation. It creates perfect visual harmony and spiritual order.
Sacred Setting and Visual Landscape
Dark, swirling clouds form a dynamic celestial stage. The black canvas enhances this cosmic visual narrative.
The dark backdrop creates intense focus for practitioners.
The Nagthang background isolates the profound ego subjugation story.
Golden flames intensely burn away all hidden spiritual obstacles.
This dark background creates profound visual and spatial depth. It balances the vibrant artwork in absolute, quiet stillness.
Lineage and Scriptural Context
His narrative originates in the esoteric tantra Sarva tathagata tattva samgraha. He dances to convert stubborn worldly pride into wisdom.
This text remains vital for dedicated practitioners today.
It is rooted deeply in the Yoga Tantra visual teaching traditions.
The art aligns with precise mind subjugation meditation rituals.
This painted scripture perfpreserves an unbroken teaching lineage.
