Hand-Painted by Rebkong (Qinghai) Master Artist
Artist: Tserang Tashi
A classic Tibetan Buddhist theme, this Thangka integrates faith, art, and craftsmanship—featuring Jambhala (Treasure King) and the Five Directions Dzambala Buddhas. 100% hand-painted, it serves as a solemn wall decor to radiate prosperity energy, a sacred centerpiece for home altars to invoke wealth blessings and fulfill wishes, and a vessel for channeling the auspicious power of Tibetan Buddhist wealth deities and Dharma protectors.
Specifications
✅ Uniqueness: One-of-a-kind original artwork – no duplicates exist
✅ Size: 68cm × 85cm (subject to actual product)
✅ Technique: Painted in traditional Tibetan meticulous heavy-color style, strictly adhering to proportions specified in the Buddhist Iconometric Sutras. The composition centers Jambhala surrounded by the Five Directions Dzambala Buddhas, creating a rich, layered scene that exudes majestic prosperity and protective aura.
✅ Pigments: 100% natural mineral and plant-based (including azurite, gold powder, saffron), blended with ox bile and animal glue. These pigments resist fading for centuries, embodying the Tibetan Buddhist artistic philosophy of "upholding faith through quality materials."
✅ Canvas: Traditional Tibetan cotton fabric, crafted through gluing, powdering, and repeated sanding
✅ Framing Options:
• Traditional Tibetan gold-thread brocade mounting: Highlights religious solemnity
• Modern solid wood frame: Offers minimalist eleganceBoth options feature exquisite craftsmanship to preserve the artwork’s legacy and enhance its luxurious, sacred aura.
✅ Origin & Craft: Hand-painted in Rebkong, Qinghai
About Jambhala & Five Directions Dzambala Buddha Thangka Art
1. Iconography & Deity Identities
Central Deity: Jambhala – Core Symbol of Wealth & Protection
As a key Dharma Protector governing wealth guardianship and merit accumulation in Tibetan Buddhism, his iconography strictly follows the Buddhist Iconometric Sutras, with every detail carrying profound meaning:
• Complexion & Posture: Bright yellow body (symbolizing wealth as precious and authoritative as gold), riding a majestic white lion (representing safeguarding wealth and overcoming obstacles through Dharma power). Seated casually on the lion’s back, he exudes dignity and ease in protecting prosperity.
• Held Objects & Gestures: Left arm embraces a treasure-dispensing rat (constantly releasing infinite jewels, symbolizing fulfilled wealth wishes and boundless merit); right hand holds a treasure banner (standing tall, symbolizing warding off all financial obstacles and upholding virtuous wealth).
• Headdress & Adornments: Wears a jewel crown inlaid with exquisite gems (symbolizing the perfection of wealth and Dharma power); draped in flowing celestial robes, adorned with jewel necklaces and ornaments. He radiates luxurious solemnity, perfectly embodying Jambhala’s sacred role: "guarding wealth through authority and protecting virtue through Dharma."
Surrounding Deities: Five Directions Dzambala Buddhas
• Yellow Dzambala (Center Below): Bright yellow body, holding a treasure-dispensing rat. Governs fulfilled wealth wishes and merit growth – the core of the Five Directions Dzambalas.
• White Dzambala (Left Below): Pure white body, riding an auspicious beast. Governs pure wealth and wisdom resources, blessing beings with virtuous financial gains.
• Red Dzambala (Left Above): Crimson body, majestic demeanor. Governs social connections and wealth luck, promoting smooth finances and relationships.
• Green Dzambala (Right Above): Turquoise green body, solemn posture. Governs career wealth and merit accumulation, supporting prosperous careers and abundant wealth.
• Black Dzambala (Right Below): Deep blue body, wrathful expression. Governs overcoming financial obstacles and misfortunes, freeing beings from poverty and financial hardships.
Other Background Elements
• Flowers & Auspicious Clouds: Blooming flowers and dynamic clouds adorn the scene. Flowers symbolize the auspiciousness and beauty of wealth; clouds represent the far-reaching power of wealth deities and Dharma protectors, blessing beings with fulfilled wealth wishes and growing merit.
• Landscapes & Decorations: Mountain, water, and mist elements enrich the composition with a sacred, timeless mood, adding vitality and depth to the solemn wealth-protection scene. They symbolize that Jambhala and the Five Directions Dzambalas’ wealth-blessing vows permeate the world, safeguarding practitioners with financial support and fulfilled wishes in any circumstance.
2. Cultural Connotations & Legends
Jambhala and the Five Directions Dzambala Buddhas are the core symbols of wealth guardianship and wish fulfillment in Tibetan Buddhism. The creation of this Thangka theme stems from devotees’ sincere aspirations to "receive blessings from the Five Directions’ wealth, fulfill all virtuous financial wishes, and accumulate merit."
As a deity system governing "wealth protection, fulfilled financial wishes, and overcoming financial obstacles," their spiritual essence lies in safeguarding beings through authority and compassionate vows. By praying and practicing according to their teachings, devotees not only receive blessings from the Five Directions’ wealth and avoid poverty/obstacles but also accumulate virtue and practice generosity in the process – achieving the perfect state of "abundant wealth fosters virtue, and virtue cultivates profound blessings."
Artistically, this work is a masterpiece of Rebkong Thangka focusing on wealth themes. Renowned for "vibrant colors, exquisite craftsmanship, and profound spiritual meaning," Rebkong Thangka integrates the symbolic faith of Jambhala and the Five Directions Dzambalas, meticulous techniques, and natural pigments. Layers of mineral pigments embody prayers for "complete wealth and blessings," while delicate brushwork reflects the artist’s dedication and reverence for faith – transforming wealth-blessing vows into a tangible fusion of art and spirituality.
