Deity: Padmasambhava (莲花生大师) – Regarded as the union of the body, speech, and mind secrets of Shakyamuni Buddha, Avalokiteshvara, and Amitabha; the Second Buddha and founder of Tibetan Buddhism and the Nyingma school. Practising his methods is said to bestow omniscient wisdom and siddhis, strengthen discipline, open wisdom, grant eloquence, enhance communication, and subdue all demons and obstacles.
Art School: Rebgong Style (热贡系列). Origin: Tibet (Rebgong). Dimensions: Painting Core 4 x 5 cm. Pigments: 100% Authentic Natural Mineral Pigments. Casing: Dunhuang Nine-Colour Deer Silver Case (敦煌九色鹿银壳).
I. Cultural Context: Padmasambhava is the Second Buddha and the founder and pillar of Tibetan Buddhism and the Nyingma school. He is the union of the body, speech, and mind secrets of Shakyamuni Buddha, Avalokiteshvara, and Amitabha. Practising his methods is said to bestow omniscient wisdom and siddhis, strengthen discipline, open wisdom, grant eloquence, enhance communication, and subdue all demons and obstacles. This 4x5cm Rebgong wrathful-form Thangka pendant brings his blessing into a portable form. In Tibetan practice he is invoked for wisdom, eloquence, protection, and the removal of inner and outer obstacles. Wearing or displaying his image is understood to invite his blessing and to support the practitioner in wisdom and protection in accord with the Dharma.
II. Visual Analysis: The Rebgong Padmasambhava Wrathful Style. This piece presents Padmasambhava in his wrathful form in the Rebgong tradition: clear iconography, correct attributes (wrathful expression, vajra, skull cup, khatvanga, etc. as per lineage), and the use of natural mineral pigments that ensure stability and long-term colour retention. The 4x5cm format allows sufficient space for fine detail while remaining suitable for pendant wear or altar display. Rebgong Thangkas are valued for their clarity and the way they bring the Second Buddha into an accessible, collectible form.
III. Artistic Alchemy: Minerals and Silver Casing. Painted by Rebgong lineage artists with Natural Mineral Pigments and traditional hand-painting. The materials resist fading and oxidation when the piece is kept away from moisture and direct sunlight. Mounted in the Dunhuang Nine-Colour Deer silver case, the painting is protected and elegantly presented. The result is a wearable sacred object that honours Padmasambhava's role as Second Buddha and protector. It is a collectible and inheritable sacred object.
IV. Spiritual Merit & Modern Efficacy: Wisdom, Eloquence and Protection. Wearing or keeping this pendant is understood to connect the wearer with his blessings for wisdom, eloquence, communication, and the subduing of obstacles. In Tibetan Buddhism, Padmasambhava is invoked for opening wisdom, for eloquence and communication, and for protection from inner and outer obstacles. As a portable sacred image, the pendant serves as a daily reminder of the Second Buddha's blessing and the aspiration for wisdom and protection in accord with the path.
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