Deity: Amitabha Buddha (阿弥陀佛) – One of the three Buddhas of the three times, lord of the Western Pure Land. He removes karmic obstacles, frees one from the troubles of life and enriches the mind. Guardian deity of the Dog (狗) and Pig (猪) in the Tibetan zodiac.
Origin: Rekong (热贡).
Art School: Rekong series. Hand-painted by lama artists with natural mineral pigments. Hand-woven cord. Gift box and certificate. Inheritable and collectible.
Dimensions: Painting Core 3.5 x 4.5 cm (Precision Miniature Art).
Pigments: Natural mineral pigments.
Cord: Hand-woven cord.
Included: Gift box and certificate.
Merit: Western Pure Land; remove obstacles; free from worry; enrich mind; guardian of Dog and Pig.
I. Cultural Context: Amitabha is revered as the lord of the Western Pure Land. He removes karmic obstacles, frees one from the troubles of life and enriches the mind. He is also the guardian deity of the Dog (狗) and Pig (猪). This 3.5x4.5cm Rekong pendant shows the full figure of Amitabha—hand-painted with natural mineral pigments, hand-woven cord, gift box and certificate, inheritable and collectible.
II. Expanded Visual Analysis: Main Image: The Buddha in meditation posture is painted in mineral pigments. Detail: Natural mineral pigments give lasting colour and depth. Cord: The hand-woven cord keeps the pendant secure. Wearing: Worn as a pendant, the piece serves as a constant reminder of the Western Pure Land and the removal of obstacles and worry.
III. Artistic Alchemy: This piece is "inheritable and collectible". Painted by Rekong lama artists with natural mineral pigments. The hand-woven cord and 3.5x4.5cm size make it suitable for daily wear. For those born in the Year of the Dog or Pig, this pendant offers a link to their traditional guardian.
IV. Spiritual Efficacy: Western Pure Land; Remove Obstacles; Free from Worry; Enrich Mind; Guardian of Dog and Pig.
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