Hand-Painted by Regong Master, Qinghai
Artist: Gasa Cairang
This classic Tibetan Buddhist thangka depicts the "Five Deities of Longevity," integrating faith, art, and craftsmanship. 100% hand-painted, it serves as an elegant wall decor, a devotional piece for home altars (aiding meditation and spiritual healing), and a conduit for the auspicious energy of Tibetan Buddhist art.
Specifications & Craft Details
• Uniqueness: One-of-a-kind; no duplicates exist worldwide
• Size: 54×39 cm (subject to the actual product)
• Production Time: Varies based on craftsmanship complexity and size. For precise timelines, please feel free to contact us via email for detailed communication.
• Technique: Created using traditional Tibetan meticulous heavy-color technique, strictly adhering to proportion standards in the Buddhist Iconometry Sutra. The mandala-style composition centers the main deity, with landscape and flower backgrounds fostering a solemn, sacred atmosphere.
• Pigments: 100% natural mineral and plant-based (including gold powder, saffron, and turquoise powder), mixed with ox bile and animal glue. These pigments resist fading for centuries, embodying Tibetan Buddhism’s artistic philosophy of "upholding faith through materials."
• Canvas: Organic cotton
• Mounting: Golden brocade mounting, paired with a yellow khata (blessing scarf) and colorful prayer flags at the top. This design not only protects the thangka but also creates a "sacred spiritual practice space" through luxurious materials and religious decorations.
• Origin: Hand-painted in Regong, Qinghai
About Five Deities of Longevity Thangka Art
1. Iconic Features & Deity Identities
Central Deity: Amitayurdhyana Buddha (Incarnation of Amitabha Buddha)
As an incarnation of Amitabha Buddha, he wears a jewel crown, forms the Dhyana Mudra (meditation gesture) with both hands, holds a nectar vase, and sits cross-legged on a lotus throne—symbolizing "boundless longevity and lasting blessings."
Deity at Bottom Left: White Tara
An incarnation of Avalokiteshvara (Guanyin), White Tara has seven eyes across her body and holds a blue utpala flower (blue lotus). She represents compassion and wisdom, governing "dispelling calamities, extending life, enhancing blessings, and fulfilling wishes."
Deity at Bottom Right: White Umbrella Goddess (Usnisa Sitatapatra)
With three eyes and eight arms, she holds ritual objects such as a vajra. She purifies karmic obstacles, prevents accidental death or premature passing, and governs "peace protection and life stability."
Deities at Top Left/Right: Amitabha Buddha (Infinite Light Buddha) & Medicine Buddha (One of the Five Dhyani Buddhas)
Their images echo the Buddhist teachings of the central deity, further strengthening the wish system of "pervading light" and "dispelling calamities/extending life," completing the expression of faith.
2. Cultural Connotation & Legends
The Five Deities of Longevity originated from Tibetan people’s aspiration for "blessings, longevity, and auspiciousness." Among them:
• Amitayurdhyana Buddha governs "eternal life";
• White Tara symbolizes "compassion and wish fulfillment";
• White Umbrella Goddess purifies karmic obstacles and protects peace.
Practitioners following their teachings accumulate merit, gain wisdom, and avoid disasters. These three deities are core objects of worship in Tibetan Buddhist monasteries and home altars.
A masterpiece of the Regong School or Karma Gadri School (UNESCO intangible cultural heritages), this thangka integrates symbolic religious meaning, exquisite meticulous painting techniques, and natural materials. Every detail carries Tibetan Buddhism’s devout pursuit of "longevity and auspiciousness," showcasing unparalleled artistic ingenuity.
