Medicine Buddha ThankasThis Tibetan style Thanka / Thangka features an image of the Medicine Buddha. It is believed that the Buddha provided the world with the knowledge of medicine and healing as a gift, and the jar in His left hand holds that knowledge. His right hand, with the palm facing outwards and the fingers pointing down, is in the mudra (hand gesture) of bestowing a gift or blessing. This Thanka is particularly vibrant, with the stark blue Buddha image against a shimmering gold background. The brocade is extremely attractive and shows as much attention to detail as the painting. This Thanka is the one that gets most noticed in our retail store. Handmade in Nepal Scroll down for detailed images of this Thanka / Thangka.
Handmade buddhist artwork This will give you an idea of the size of the image in relation to the silk brocade that surrounds it. The brocade is about 14 inches wide at its widest section (at the bottom), and shows the type of quality that has made Nepali artists famous. Brocade of Thanka or Thangka Main Thangkas Page | Ganesha | Green Tara | Medicine Buddha | Buddhist Stories | White Tara | Vajrapani | Wheel of Life 1 | Wheel of Life 2 |
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