Hand-Painted by Qinghai Regong Master
Artist: Tserang Tashi
A classic Tibetan Buddhist theme, this Shakyamuni Buddha Thangka seamlessly blends faith, art, and craftsmanship. 100% hand-painted, it serves as an elegant wall decor, a sacred family shrine centerpiece for spiritual practice and devotion, while conveying the profound sacredness of Tibetan Buddhist art.
Specifications
• Uniqueness: One-of-a-kind original — no duplicates exist worldwide
• Size: 50cm × 70cm (actual product may vary slightly)
• Technique: Traditional Tibetan meticulous brushwork with heavy colors, strictly adhering to the proportion standards of the Buddhist Iconometry Sutra. The main deity takes center stage with orderly surrounding elements, creating a solemn and sacred religious aura.
• Pigments: 100% natural mineral and plant-based (including saffron, lapis lazuli, gold powder, etc.), blended with ox bile and animal glue. Fade-resistant for centuries, these pigments embody the Tibetan Buddhist artistic philosophy of "upholding faith through quality materials."
• Canvas: Traditional Tibetan cotton, prepared via gluing, powdering, and repeated polishing
• Framing: Modern solid wood frame with minimalist elegance. Exquisitely crafted to preserve the artwork’s heirloom quality and enhance its noble, sacred charm.
• Origin & Craft: 100% hand-painted in Regong, Qinghai
About Shakyamuni Buddha Thangka Art
I. Iconography & Deity Significance
Central Deity: Shakyamuni Buddha – Founder of Buddhism & Symbol of Perfect Enlightenment
As the founder of Buddhism, his iconography strictly follows the rigorous standards of the Buddhist Iconometry Sutra. Every detail is a masterful fusion of faith and art, embodying profound Dharma principles:
• Color & Physique: Bright yellow body (symbolizes the pure, eternal wisdom of the Buddha, as indestructible as gold); proportions align perfectly with the sutra’s specifications — broad shoulders and a slender waist, showcasing noble dignity and the "32 Marks of a Great Man" and "80 Excellent Qualities" of a Buddha.
• Headdress & Posture: A prominent cranial protuberance (ushnisha) symbolizes the supreme enlightenment of the Buddha; sits full-lotus (padmasana) on a multi-layered lotus throne with vivid, layered petals (representing purity beyond defilement, signifying the Buddha’s enlightenment transcends worldly troubles).
• Mudra & Held Object: Left hand rests on the lap, holding a deep blue alms bowl (symbolizes the Buddha’s renunciation of material attachment through alms-giving, and the Dharma’s capacity to contain all virtuous teachings and nourish spiritual life); right hand performs the earth-touching mudra (bhumisparsha mudra) — fingers touching the ground, symbolizing the Buddha’s victory over ignorance and all obstacles, affirming his enlightenment under the Bodhi tree.
• Facial Expression & Robes: A compassionate yet dignified expression — eyes slightly lowered as if observing sentient beings’ joys and sorrows, with a subtle smile reflecting joy in their liberation; wears a red-brown robe adorned with golden interlocking floral patterns. The flowing robe lines highlight his monastic identity while the intricate designs embody his "transcendence of the mundane and sacred," perfectly depicting the Buddha’s mission of "enlightening the world with truth and liberating all beings through compassion."
Upper Decorations
A magnificent parasol (chatra) above the main deity, surrounded by lush flowers — the parasol symbolizes reverence and protection for the Buddha, while the flowers add sacred elegance, enhancing his solemn image.
Other Background Elements
• Landscape Background: Mountains, mist, and rivers create a serene, distant religious atmosphere, symbolizing the purity and sacredness of the Buddha’s enlightenment site.
• Lower Offerings & Decorations: Auspicious offerings and clouds at the bottom enrich the composition, expressing devotion to the Buddha and adding solemnity to the sacred scene.
II. Cultural Connotation & Artistic Value
Shakyamuni Buddha is the core symbol of enlightenment and Dharma in Buddhism. This Thangka originates from believers’ sincere prayers for "realizing truth and escaping suffering to attain happiness."
As the founder of Buddhism, Shakyamuni Buddha’s teachings guide sentient beings through his enlightenment path. Through contemplating and practicing with this Thangka, believers not only gain spiritual inspiration and comfort but also cultivate wisdom and compassion, moving toward enlightenment and liberation.
As a masterpiece of Regong Thangka art (renowned for vivid colors, exquisite craftsmanship, and profound meaning), this work masterfully integrates faith symbolism, meticulous brushwork, and natural materials. Every stroke of mineral paint carries devout pursuit of "enlightening truth and liberating beings through compassion." Every line reflects the Regong artist’s extraordinary craftsmanship and reverence for faith, transforming the Buddha’s enlightenment vows into a tangible fusion of art and spirituality.
