Hand-Painted by Rebkong (Qinghai) Master Artist
Artist: Tserang Tashi
A classic Tibetan Buddhist theme, this Yellow Dzambala Buddha Thangka integrates faith, art, and craftsmanship. 100% hand-painted, it serves not only as a luxurious wall decor to elevate your space but also as a spiritual centerpiece for home altars—invoking blessings for wealth, providing emotional solace, and channeling the prosperity energy of Tibetan Buddhist art.
Specifications
✅ Uniqueness: One-of-a-kind original artwork – no duplicates exist
✅ Size: 62×81CM (subject to actual product)
✅ Technique: Painted in traditional Tibetan meticulous heavy-color style, strictly adhering to proportions specified in the Buddhist Iconometric Sutras. The symmetrical composition centers the main deity with attendant figures arranged in order, creating a solemn and sacred prosperity aura.
✅ Pigments: 100% natural mineral and plant-based (including saffron, azurite, gold powder), 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 Yellow Dzambala Buddha Thangka Art
1. Iconography & Deity Identities
Central Deity: Yellow Dzambala Buddha – Core Symbol of Wealth
As a key Dharma Protector of wealth in Tibetan Buddhism, his iconography strictly follows the Buddhist Iconometric Sutras, with every detail carrying profound meaning:
• Golden yellow body (symbolizing abundant, enduring wealth like gold); wears a jewel crown (adorned with precious stones, representing the dignity and abundance of wealth); seated cross-legged on a lotus throne (the lotus symbolizes purity, signifying wealth arises from virtuous actions).
• Left hand holds a treasure-dispensing rat (constantly releasing jewels, symbolizing the accumulation and growth of wealth); right hand grasps a wish-fulfilling jewel (source of all treasures, representing infinite prosperity).
• Majestic yet compassionate facial expression, with flowing, ornate robe lines – perfectly embodying the Dharma Protector’s sacred role: "guarding wealth through spiritual power and benefiting beings through compassion."
Upper Attendants: Amitabha Buddha & Medicine Buddha
Enshrined in circular niches above the main deity:
• Amitabha Buddha (red body): Symbolizes protection from the Western Pure Land.
• Medicine Buddha (blue body): Symbolizes nourishment for health and blessings.
Together, they echo Yellow Dzambala Buddha, embodying "harmonious coexistence of wealth, longevity, and virtuous fulfillment" – laying a virtuous foundation for acquiring and preserving wealth.
Other Attendant Deities & Motifs
• Lower Taras: White Tara (white body) and Green Tara (green body):
￮ White Tara: Symbolizes protection for longevity and wisdom.
￮ Green Tara: Symbolizes compassion and career success.Their presence alongside Yellow Dzambala Buddha signifies the simultaneous fulfillment of wealth, wisdom, and virtuous actions.
• Surrounding Decorations: Flower and cloud motifs enrich the composition with auspicious meanings, adding vitality and blessings to the solemn wealth-protection scene.
2. Cultural Connotations & Legends
Yellow Dzambala Buddha is the core Dharma Protector of wealth and virtuous actions in Tibetan Buddhism. The creation of this Thangka theme stems from devotees’ sincere aspirations to "gather wealth through faith and foster growth through virtue."
As the protector governing "wealth accumulation and poverty alleviation," his spiritual essence does not encourage greed but guides practitioners to use wealth for kindness and spiritual nourishment. Praying to him not only attracts financial blessings and frees one from scarcity but also inspires transforming wealth into resources for benefiting others and advancing spiritual practice – embodying the perfect pursuit of "wealth as a boat, virtue as a sail."
Artistically, this work is a masterpiece of Rebkong School intangible cultural heritage (ICH). Renowned for "vibrant colors, intricate details, and profound spiritual symbolism," the Rebkong School seamlessly integrates faithful iconography, meticulous craftsmanship, and natural materials in this Thangka:
• Layers of mineral pigments reflect devout prayers for "abundant wealth and virtuous fulfillment."
• Every detailed brushstroke showcases the artist’s reverence for faith and extraordinary craftsmanship – transforming the Dharma Protector’s wealth-blessing vows into a tangible fusion of art and spirituality.
