Deity: Black Jambhala (黑财神) – Among the five wealth deities, the one whose bestowal of wealth takes effect immediately (施财立即见效), known as the king of wealth deities; relieves the suffering of poverty, increases Dharma and material wealth, fulfils the desire for wealth, and protects from petty influences; especially invoked for investment, finance, and quick or windfall wealth.
Art School: Tibetan Chigung Style (齐岗画派) – A classical lineage with precise draftsmanship and luminous mineral pigments.
Origin: Tibet (Authentic lineage transmission).
Dimensions: Painting Core 4 x 5 cm.
Pigments: 100% Authentic Natural Mineral Pigments (Color stability for 100+ years).
Casing: 925 Silver with Dunhuang Nine-Colour Deer Design (敦煌九色鹿银壳; rope/beads not included).
I. Cultural Context: The Wealth Deity of Immediate Effect In Tibetan Buddhism, Black Jambhala (黑财神) is among the five wealth deities the one whose bestowal of wealth takes effect immediately (五财神之中施财立即见效的财神), and is called the king of wealth deities (财神之王). He relieves the suffering of poverty (能救度贫困之苦), increases Dharma and material wealth (可增法德之富), fulfils the desire for wealth among beings (能满足众生求财之欲望), and protects from petty influences (防小人). He is especially invoked for investment, finance, and funds (投资理财基金业务方面), and for quick or windfall wealth that manifests rapidly (想要立马见效的快财, 横财). This 4x5cm Chigung-style Thangka pendant brings that immediate-blessing energy into daily life as a portable support for wealth and protection.
II. Visual Analysis: The Chigung Aesthetic The Chigung (齐岗) style emphasises clarity, proportion, and luminous colour. Black Jambhala is rendered with a powerful presence: dark complexion, the mongoose and jewel or other attributes, and rich mineral colours on the 4x5 cm surface. The composition is balanced and classical, making the pendant a dignified sacred object as well as a focus for contemplation.
III. Artistic Alchemy: Minerals and Lasting Colour Painted by lineage-trained artists in Tibet, this Thangka uses natural mineral pigments—malachite, cinnabar, lapis lazuli, and gold—bound with traditional mediums. These materials are resistant to fading and oxidation, so the image retains its spiritual and aesthetic power for over a hundred years with normal care. The 925 silver casing with the Dunhuang Nine-Colour Deer design protects the painting and carries auspicious symbolism. The result is a collectible and inheritable (可传承, 可收藏) sacred object.
IV. Spiritual Merit & Modern Efficacy: Immediate Wealth, Relief from Poverty and Protection The Black Jambhala Thangka pendant serves the modern practitioner as a support for: Immediate Effect in Wealth Bestowal: Invoking the deity whose wealth-bestowal is said to take effect quickly. Relief from Poverty: Supporting the relief of poverty and the increase of Dharma and material wealth. Fulfilling the Desire for Wealth: Supporting the fulfilment of legitimate wealth aspirations. Protection from Petty Influences: Shielding from petty or obstructive people (防小人). Investment and Quick or Windfall Wealth: Especially invoked for investment, finance, and quick or windfall wealth (投资理财基金业务方面, 快财, 横财).
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