Deity: Yellow Jambhala (黄财神) – Jambhala, the King of Wealth (财神之王瞻巴拉); upholds the Dharma and presides over wealth (守持佛法,掌管财富之主). Governs right wealth and career (主司财富正财事业运); invoked to increase longevity, wisdom, material and spiritual abundance (增长寿命、智慧、物质及精神上之受用), fulfil karmic fortune and cause (具足福报因缘), bring flourishing wealth and attract gold (财源茂盛,吸金聚财), and protect people's property from loss (保障人民财产避免破财).
Art School: Rekong Red-Gold Buddha Head (热贡红金佛首) – Hand-painted by Rekong masters; bold cinnabar background, layered gold-leaf halo; authentic lineage transmission.
Origin: Rekong / Tibet (Authentic lineage transmission).
Dimensions: Painting Core 3 x 3 cm.
Pigments: 100% Authentic Natural Mineral Pigments and gold leaf (Colour stability for 100+ years).
Casing: Jewellery Copper Casing with Dual-Sided Card Holder (Durable; rope/beads not included).
I. Cultural Context: The King of Wealth Yellow Jambhala (黄财神), or Jambhala, is the King of Wealth (财神之王瞻巴拉) who upholds the Dharma and presides over wealth. He governs right wealth and career fortune (主司财富正财事业运). In tradition he is invoked to "increase longevity, wisdom, and material and spiritual abundance" (增长寿命、智慧、物质及精神上之受用), "fulfil karmic fortune and cause" (具足福报因缘), "bring flourishing wealth and attract gold" (财源茂盛,吸金聚财), and "protect people's property from loss" (保障人民财产避免破财). This 3x3cm Rekong Red-Gold Yellow Jambhala Buddha Head pendant is a portable support for wealth, career and abundance.
II. Visual Analysis: The Grace of Rekong Red-Gold This Rekong Red-Gold Buddha Head masterpiece features the distinct character of the school:
Main Image: The pendant shows the Yellow Jambhala Buddha Head—the benevolent face of the wealth deity, with the bold cinnabar red background and layered gold-leaf halo that define the Rekong Red-Gold style. The 3x3cm painting core keeps the iconography clear and spiritually potent.
Detail: Close-up, the painting reveals the layering of mineral pigments and gold leaf, and the precise brushwork that defines the Buddha head and halo, showcasing the masterful artistry of Rekong lineage painters.
Casing: The jewellery copper casing with dual-sided card holder wraps the painting with a durable, elegant finish, keeping the sacred image secure for daily wear.
Wearing: Worn as a pendant, the Yellow Jambhala Buddha Head Thangka sits close to the body as a portable shrine for wealth and career—a support for "flourishing wealth and attracting gold" (财源茂盛,吸金聚财) and "protecting property from loss" (保障人民财产避免破财).
III. Artistic Alchemy: Rekong Mineral Pigments and Gold Leaf Painted by Rekong masters, this pendant uses Natural Mineral Pigments and gold leaf on a bold cinnabar background. The piece is "inheritable and collectible" (可传承, 可收藏). The jewellery copper casing offers lasting protection and a classic aesthetic suited to wealth-deity practice.
IV. Spiritual Merit & Modern Efficacy: Wealth and Career The Yellow Jambhala Buddha Head Thangka offers comprehensive support: right wealth and career; increase in longevity, wisdom and abundance; fulfilment of karmic fortune; flourishing wealth and attraction of gold; and protection of property from loss. He is a powerful support for practitioners and collectors who seek the blessing of the King of Wealth in compact form.
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