Deity: Yellow Jambhala (黄财神) – One of the five principal wealth deities of Tibetan Buddhism, revered across traditions; his yellow form grants blessings of fortune, longevity, wisdom, and material and spiritual abundance, freeing practitioners from economic pressure so they may practise the path in peace.
Art School: Tibetan Menri Style (藏卡勉唐系列) – A refined, 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 Five Wealth Deities and Yellow Jambhala In Tibetan Buddhism, Yellow Jambhala (黄财神) is one of the five principal wealth deities (五姓财神) widely revered across traditions. Because his body is depicted in yellow, he is called Yellow Jambhala. Practising his sadhana and reciting his mantra is said to bring his protection: an increase in fortune, longevity, wisdom, and material and spiritual enjoyment (增长福德、寿命、智能、物质及精上之受用), freedom from the pressures of livelihood and economic hardship (不被生活所逼, 以及一切经济压迫), so that one may practise the Dharma with a peaceful mind (可安心向道). This 4x5cm Menri-style Thangka pendant brings that wealth-blessing energy into daily life as a portable support for abundance and peace of mind.
II. Visual Analysis: The Menri Refined Aesthetic The Menri (勉唐) style emphasises clarity, proportion, and luminous colour. Yellow Jambhala is rendered with a commanding yet benevolent presence: robust form, symbolic attributes such as the mongoose and jewel, and rich mineral colours that stand out on the 4x5 cm surface. The composition is balanced and classical, reflecting the lineage's emphasis on both devotion and artistic refinement, 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 that carries the living tradition of the Tibetan plateau.
IV. Spiritual Merit & Modern Efficacy: Fortune, Longevity and Freedom from Pressure The Yellow Jambhala Thangka pendant serves the modern practitioner as a support for: Fortune and Merit: Invoking blessings for material and spiritual abundance. Longevity and Wisdom: Supporting long life and the growth of wisdom. Freedom from Economic Pressure: Helping to relieve the burden of livelihood and financial stress so that one may practise and live with a peaceful mind. Stability and Peace: Supporting安心向道—the ability to tread the path with a calm, focused mind.
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