Tibetan Buddhist Four-Armed Avalokiteshvara Thangka: In-Depth Analysis of Theme, Deity, Attendants, and Craftsmanship

In the Tibetan Buddhist art system, Thangka paintings are not only visual carriers for meditative practice but also condensed expressions of cultural and spiritual values. Each...

Vajrasattva Yab-Yum Thangka: This Hand-Painted Black & Gold Thangka Hides a Tibetan Esoteric Practice Field for "Purifying Karmic Obstacles"

When a hand-painted thangka centered on the "white Vajrasattva + consort yab-yum form" and set against a black-and-gold background unfurls, you’re not just witnessing the pinnacle...