Hand-Painted by Master from Rebkong, Qinghai
Artist: Tserang Tashi
This thangka features the Medicine Buddha (Bhaisajyaguru Vairocana), a classic subject in Tibetan Buddhism. With a deep blue background accented by gold and vibrant colors, 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—"healing, longevity, and dispelling misfortunes."
Specifications
• Uniqueness: Each piece is an original, one-of-a-kind creation worldwide.
• Size: 38*56CM (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 healing aura, with distinct layers between the deity and the background, showcasing the thangka's dignity and exquisite craftsmanship.
• Pigments: 100% natural mineral and plant-based pigments (including lapis lazuli blue, gold powder, 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-and-gold color scheme delivers a striking visual impact.
• Canvas: Traditional Tibetan cotton cloth, processed through gluing, powdering, and repeated polishing.
• Mounting: Traditional Tibetan gold-threaded brocade mounting, featuring exquisite craftsmanship that preserves the artwork while highlighting its noble artistic aura.
• Origin & Craftsmanship: 100% hand-painted in Rebkong, Qinghai.
About Medicine Buddha Thangka Art
1. Iconic Features & Deity Identity
Central Deity: Medicine Buddha – The Ultimate Symbol of Healing & Longevity
As the core Buddha in Tibetan Buddhism overseeing "healing body and mind, dispelling misfortunes, and prolonging life," his iconography strictly follows the Iconometry of Buddhist Deities. Every detail gains deeper meaning against the deep blue background:
• Body Color & Crown: His body glows with lapis lazuli blue, symbolizing pure and untainted healing power, as well as the spiritual connotation of "dispelling misfortunes and escaping suffering." With a prominent ushnisha (topknot) and neat blue-black spiral hair, he exudes solemnity and holiness.
• Posture & Lotus Throne: Seated in full lotus position on a multi-layered pink lotus throne, the petals are clearly defined with soft pink gradients, representing purity and untaintedness. It signifies that healing power originates from the pure dharma realm, enabling all beings to break free from suffering and attain peace.
• Mudra & Holdings: His left hand holds a medicine bowl filled with "immortal nectar" that heals all beings' sufferings, symbolizing boundless compassion for physical and mental healing. His right hand forms the Varada Mudra (Granting Wishes Mudra) with fingertips touching the ground and palm facing outward, embodying the sacred power of "fulfilling wishes, bestowing blessings, and prolonging life." He also holds a myrobalan branch (or medicinal herb branch) with plump fruits, emphasizing his identity as the "Buddha of Healing."
• Facial Expression & Robes: His face radiates compassion and warmth, with eyes slightly lowered as if observing all beings' sufferings, and a subtle smile on his lips, expressing joy for their healing and enlightenment. Clad in a golden robe adorned with intricate patterns, the flowing lines of the robe follow the contours of his body, creating a soft and elegant texture. It not only reflects the Buddha's sacred identity but also embodies the perfect state of "healing light permeating the world," perfectly interpreting the Buddha's sacred posture of "healing all beings with compassion and protecting their well-being with vows."
Background & Decorative Elements
With deep blue as the main tone, the background and decorative elements complement each other, constructing a layered and sacred space:
• Upper Canopy: A magnificent canopy hangs above the main deity, decorated with red-green patterns and golden tassels, symbolizing reverence for the Medicine Buddha. It creates a striking visual contrast with the deep blue background, enhancing the solemnity.
• Surrounding Patterns: Beneath the canopy, seven-colored rainbow light and golden scroll grass patterns encircle the deity. The rainbow light symbolizes the widespread healing power, while the scroll grass patterns represent endless life energy, enriching the画面 layers and implying the Medicine Buddha's boundless healing vows.
• Lower Offerings: The lower part of the painting is adorned with colorful offerings such as mani pearls, corals, and dharma conchs. The vibrant colors reflect devotion to the Medicine Buddha, contrasting with the deep blue background to create a profound artistic conception of "healing power residing in the pure dharma realm."
2. Cultural Connotation & Artistic Value
The Medicine Buddha is the core symbol of "healing and longevity" in Tibetan Buddhism. This thangka is rooted in believers' sincere prayers for "escaping suffering, dispelling misfortunes, and prolonging life." By admiring the iconography and practicing devoutly, believers can not only find spiritual comfort and a medium for health wishes but also feel the Buddha'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 thangka. The blue-and-gold color scheme is not merely decorative: blue symbolizes pure healing, and gold represents sacred vows, their fusion exuding solemnity and holiness. The natural mineral and plant pigments—pure and rich lapis lazuli blue, and full gold leaf gilding—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, the Medicine Buddha's healing vows are materialized through exquisite craftsmanship, allowing viewers to experience artistic shock while comprehending the profound heritage of Tibetan Buddhist culture.
