Hand-Painted by Master from Rebkong, Qinghai
Artist: Ji Hexian
This blue thangka features Sakyamuni Buddha, a classic subject in Tibetan Buddhism, masterfully integrating faith, art, and craftsmanship. As a 100% hand-painted work, it serves not only as an elegant wall decor but also as a sacred object for home shrine worship—ideal for spiritual practice and devotion, while conveying the sacred essence of Tibetan Buddhist art.
Specifications
• Uniqueness: Each piece is an original creation, one of a kind in the world.
• Size: 27*35CM (subject to actual product).
• Technique: Created with traditional Tibetan meticulous heavy-color painting techniques, strictly adhering to proportion standards specified in the Iconometry of Buddhist Deities. The thangka adopts a geometric grid composition, with the main deity prominently centered and supporting elements arranged in order, enhancing a solemn and sacred aura of wisdom.
• Pigments: 100% natural mineral and plant-based pigments (including lapis lazuli, gold powder, etc.), blended with ox bile and animal glue. These pigments resist fading for centuries, perfectly embodying the Tibetan Buddhist artistic philosophy of "upholding faith through materials."
• Canvas: Traditional Tibetan cotton cloth, processed through gluing, powdering, and repeated polishing.
• Mounting: Exquisite traditional Tibetan brocade mounting with gold threads highlights a solemn religious texture. Meticulously crafted, it effectively preserves the artwork's condition for generations while showcasing its noble and sacred artistic aura.
• Origin & Craftsmanship: 100% hand-painted in Rebkong, Qinghai.
Iconic Features, Deity Identity & Cultural Connotation
Central Deity: Sakyamuni Buddha – The Ultimate Symbol of Dharma & Enlightenment
As the core embodiment of Dharma transmission and ultimate enlightenment in Tibetan Buddhism, Sakyamuni Buddha's iconography strictly follows the Iconometry of Buddhist Deities. The combination of blue background, gold accents, and golden body enhances its sacredness and solemnity, with every detail carrying profound meanings:
• Body Color & Posture: The Buddha's body glows golden, seated in full lotus position atop auspicious clouds. Its proportions conform to iconographic rules, exuding compassion and dignity—symbolizing Sakyamuni Buddha's realization of universal truth through supreme wisdom and his salvation of all sentient beings via the perfect Dharma.
• Mudra & Holdings: With the left hand forming the Dhyana Mudra (Meditation Mudra) and the right hand forming the Bhumisparsha Mudra (Earth-Touching Mudra), it holds a Dharma bowl. This signifies the Buddha's victory over delusions and demons, his enlightenment under the Bodhi tree, and his proclamation of the path to liberation for all beings.
• Head Features & Robes: Adorned with a perfect ushnisha (cranial protrusion) and neat spiral hair, the Buddha has a compassionate and serene facial expression. Its robe patterns, rendered in fine lines against the blue background, perfectly embody the sacred posture of "dispelling ignorance through enlightenment and guiding beings to liberation via the Dharma."
Attendant Elements & Decorations
• Vegetation, Cloud Patterns & Tibetan Script: Trees, flowers, and cloud patterns enrich the composition—trees symbolize the purity of the Buddha's enlightenment site, flowers add sacred elegance, and surrounding clouds exude mystery and grandeur, all highlighting the Buddha's dignified appearance. The Tibetan scriptures at the bottom carry religious philosophical connotations, enhancing cultural depth and embodying reverence for and promotion of the Buddha's teachings.
Cultural Connotation & Blue Thangka Characteristics
This Sakyamuni Buddha blue thangka originates from believers' sincere prayers for "realizing truth, transmitting the Dharma, and attaining liberation." As the founder of Buddhist teachings, its spiritual essence lies in protecting sentient beings through supreme enlightenment and the perfect Dharma. By following its teachings, believers not only gain wisdom enlightenment but also eliminate delusions and move toward liberation in practicing the Dharma, ultimately achieving the state of "realizing truth and attaining ultimate nirvana."
In terms of artistic value, it stands as an exquisite example of Rebkong blue thangka. The blue-gold (and golden) color scheme is far more than decoration: blue symbolizes the depth of faith, while gold (and golden yellow) represents the radiance of wisdom and enlightenment—their fusion exudes nobility and solemnity. Crafted with natural minerals (e.g., lapis lazuli) and plants, the thick gold gilding and pure lapis lazuli hue remain unfaded for a century, embodying the concept of "upholding faith through materials." Following strict iconographic rituals, the artist infused reverence for faith and exquisite craftsmanship into every detail—from the robe patterns to the overall composition. Ultimately, Sakyamuni Buddha's enlightenment and teachings are materialized through blue-and-gold craftsmanship, allowing viewers to experience artistic impact while comprehending the profound heritage of Tibetan Buddhist culture.
