Tag: Thangka

  • Manjushri Meditational Deity Thangka Painting

    Manjushri Meditational Deity Thangka Painting In Mahayana Buddhism, Manjushri is considered a fully enlightened bodhisattva and is, thus, highly regarded and worshipped as a “meditational deity. ” He is considered one of the four great bodhisattvas in Chinese Buddhism alongside Bodhisattva Samantabhadra. It would be important to consider how his position within the tradition is…

  • Mandala Thangka Painting in Tibetan Buddhism

    Mandala Thangka Painting in Tibetan Buddhism Tibetan Buddhism is a rich and ancient tradition that has been practiced for centuries in the Himalayan region. One of the most iconic and visually stunning aspects of Tibetan Buddhism is the creation and use of mandala thangkas. These intricate and colorful paintings are not only works of art…