Hand-Painted by Master from Rebkong, Qinghai
Artist: Ji Hexian
This thangka features Green Tara, a classic subject in Tibetan Buddhism. With a deep blue background accented by gold and green hues, it integrates faith, art, and craftsmanship. As a 100% hand-painted work, it serves both as a sacred object for religious worship and an artistic treasure to adorn spaces, radiating the core spiritual energy of Tibetan Buddhism—"compassionate protection and dispelling misfortunes."
Specifications
• Uniqueness: Each piece is an original, one-of-a-kind creation worldwide.
• Size: 50*70CM (subject to actual product).
• Technique: Created using traditional Tibetan meticulous heavy-color painting techniques, strictly adhering to the proportion standards specified in the Iconometry of Buddhist Deities. Centered on the main deity, the deep blue background enhances a solemn and sacred compassionate aura, with distinct layers between the deity and the background, showcasing the blue thangka's dignity and exquisite craftsmanship.
• Pigments: 100% natural mineral and plant-based pigments (including lapis lazuli blue, gold powder, malachite green, etc.), blended with ox bile and animal glue. The colors remain vivid over time, embodying the artistic philosophy of "upholding faith through materials." The blue-gold-green color scheme delivers a striking visual impact.
• Canvas: Traditional Tibetan cotton cloth, processed through gluing, powdering, and repeated polishing.
• Mounting: Framed in solid wood with exquisite craftsmanship, preserving the artwork while highlighting its noble artistic aura.
• Origin & Craftsmanship: 100% hand-painted in Rebkong, Qinghai.
About Green Tara Blue-Gold Thangka Art
1. Iconic Features & Deity Identity
Central Deity: Green Tara – The Ultimate Symbol of Compassionate Protection
As the core embodiment of "compassion and hope" in Tibetan Buddhism, her iconography strictly follows the Iconometry of Buddhist Deities. Every detail gains deeper meaning against the deep blue background:
• Body Color & Crown: Her body glows with malachite green, symbolizing vibrant, spring-like compassionate power, as well as the spiritual connotation of "dispelling misfortunes and fulfilling all beings' wishes." She wears a five-leaf jewel crown, with leaves outlined in gold powder and inlaid with red gemstones, exuding solemnity and holiness.
• Posture & Lotus Throne: Seated in the Ardha Padmasana (half-lotus) posture—one foot resting on the lotus, the other curled up—on a multi-layered deep blue lotus throne. The petals are outlined with golden patterns and gradient deep blue edges, representing purity and untaintedness. It signifies that compassionate power originates from the pure dharma realm, enabling all beings to break free from suffering and attain peace.
• Mudra & Holdings: Her left hand holds a blue utpala flower (blue lotus) with curved stems and plump blooms, symbolizing "spreading compassion like blooming flowers to fulfill all beings' good wishes." Her right hand forms the Varada Mudra (Granting Wishes Mudra) with fingertips hanging down and palm facing outward, embodying the sacred power of "answering prayers and bestowing blessings and protection."
• Facial Expression & Robes: Her face radiates gentle compassion, with eyes slightly lowered as if observing all beings' sufferings, and a subtle smile on her lips, expressing joy for their compassionate enlightenment. Clad in a golden-green celestial robe adorned with intricate scroll grass patterns and roundel designs, the flowing lines of the robe follow the contours of her body, creating a soft and elegant texture. It not only reflects Tara's sacred identity but also embodies the perfect state of "compassionate light permeating the world," perfectly interpreting her sacred posture of "protecting all beings with compassion and fulfilling their wishes with vows."
Attendant Deities & Background Elements
• Attendant Deity:
￮ Small figure at the upper left: Sakyamuni Buddha, golden in color, seated in full lotus position on auspicious clouds. It symbolizes that Green Tara's compassionate vows originate from the Buddha's dharma tradition, providing doctrinal support for the belief system.
• Background Elements:
￮ Floral Auspicious Clouds: Surrounding the main deity are golden interlocking flowers and deep blue auspicious clouds. The flowers are meticulously painted with gold powder, and the clouds feature flowing lines, enriching the picture layers and implying that Green Tara's compassionate vows spread like blooming flowers and auspicious clouds, reaching everywhere.
￮ Divine Beast Below: The lower part of the painting is adorned with a white divine beast in a lively posture, symbolizing "life peace under compassionate protection." Contrasting with the deep blue background, it creates a profound artistic conception of "compassionate power residing in the pure dharma realm."
2. Cultural Connotation & Artistic Value
Green Tara is the core symbol of "compassionate protection" in Tibetan Buddhism. This blue thangka is rooted in believers' sincere prayers for "dispelling misfortunes and fulfilling all good wishes." By admiring the iconography and practicing devoutly, believers can not only find spiritual comfort and a medium for their prayers but also feel Tara's compassionate vows through visualization, practice kindness, and gradually move toward the state of "physical and mental peace, and growth of blessings and wisdom." This vividly embodies the cultural connotation of Tibetan Buddhism—"saving sentient beings with compassion."
In terms of artistic value, it is an exquisite example of Rebkong blue thangka. The blue-gold-green color scheme is not merely decorative: blue symbolizes pure compassion, gold represents sacred vows, and green signifies life and hope, their fusion exuding solemnity and holiness. The natural mineral and plant pigments—pure and rich lapis lazuli blue, full gold leaf gilding, and vivid malachite green—remain unfaded for centuries, perfectly embodying the philosophy of "upholding faith through materials." Following strict iconographic rituals, the artist infused reverence for faith and craftsmanship into every detail, from the intricate robe patterns to the overall composition. Ultimately, Green Tara's compassionate vows are materialized through exquisite craftsmanship, allowing viewers to experience artistic shock while comprehending the profound heritage of Tibetan Buddhist culture.
