Vajradhara Thangka – Karma Gadri Style

Specifications

• Dimensions: 45 × 60 cm

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

• Canvas: Traditionally Prepared Cotton Canvas

• Origin: Kathmandu Valley, Nepal

• Artistic Style: Karma Gadri Style (Tibetan)

• Background Type: Naturalistic with Open Space

• Framing: Traditional Silk Brocade Mount

• Type: Original Hand-Painted Thangka

• Consecration: Ritually Blessed and Empowered

Iconography & Sacred Assembly

This thangka depicts Vajradhara, the Primordial Buddha from whom all tantras emanate. 
His form expresses the ultimate ground of awakening.

Central Figure – Vajradhara

Vajradhara sits in full vajra posture. 
His deep blue body shimmers like the midnight sky of pure awareness.

• Gesture:

  • Arms crossed at heart in Vajra Humkara Mudra, holding golden vajra and silver bell

• Sacred Objects: The vajra represents the indestructible method; the bell embodies perfect wisdom

• Presence: Majestic and utterly still — the source of all Mahamudra and Dzogchen teachings

Symbolic Elements

Jeweled offerings rest at the base, and celestial bodies grace the sky. 
They represent the richness of the Dharma.

• Symbolism:

  • His ornaments display the five wisdoms; his crown signifies mastery over all realms

• Role: Offerings signify devotion to the ultimate guru, the nature of mind itself

Sacred Background & Landscape

Vajradhara abides in a vast, open landscape. 
The minimal Karma Gadri style emphasizes boundless space and luminosity.

• Style: 

• • Karma Gadri with light washes and open canvas

• Visual Symbols:

  • Deep blue radiance merges with infinite sky; rainbow aura reveals pure perception

• Spiritual Meaning: 

• • The vastness mirrors the Dharmakaya, the truth body beyond form

• Essence: 

• • A vision of Akanishtha, the Highest Pure Land of ultimate reality

Consecration & Blessing

This Thangka has received traditional consecration ceremonies performed by qualified Vajrayana masters.

• Ritual: 

• • Sacred mantras were recited and offerings made during the empowerment

• Blessing: 

• • The image now carries living transmission energy

• Presence: 

• • Vajradhara's wisdom mind abides within the painted form

• Care: 

• • Treat this Thangka as you would the Buddha himself

Why Choose This Vajradhara Thangka

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

• Artisan Mastery: 

• • Karma Gadri masters used delicate shading to reveal his luminous form. 
    The lineage remains unbroken.

• Spiritual Practice: 

• • The mantra OM AH VAJRADHARA HUM connects you to the root of all tantric paths.

• Ultimate Transmission: 

• • His image represents the primordial guru. Devotion to Vajradhara opens the door to Mahamudra realization.

• Consecrated Power: 

• • Ritual blessing transforms paint into living presence. This is not mere art — it is embodied wisdom.

• Lasting Value: 

• • Hand-painted and consecrated sacred art deepens with time. This is heritage.