Deity: Samantabhadra Bodhisattva (普贤菩萨) – Right conduct and virtue (正行正德); invoked to strengthen willpower (提升意志力) and ward off petty persons (防小人). Right attendant of Shakyamuni (释迦牟尼佛右胁侍), governing principle and virtue (专司理德), embodying great action (表大行), symbol of truth (象征真理); one of the eight close disciples of the Buddha (八大随佛弟子之一). Sacred patron (Ben Ming Fo) for the Zodiac Dragon and Snake (生肖龙以及蛇的本命佛).
Art School: Tibetan Buddhist Thangka (八大守护+坛城) – Samantabhadra with Eight Guardians and Mandala; authentic lineage transmission.
Origin: Tibet (Authentic lineage transmission).
Dimensions: Painting Core 4 x 5 cm.
Pigments: 100% Authentic Natural Mineral Pigments (Colour stability for 100+ years).
Casing: Protective Casing with Dual-Sided Card Holder (Durable; rope/beads not included). Gift box included.
I. Cultural Context: The Bodhisattva of Universal Virtue Samantabhadra (普贤菩萨) embodies right conduct and virtue (正行正德). He is invoked to strengthen willpower (提升意志力) and ward off petty persons (防小人). As the right attendant of Shakyamuni, he governs principle and virtue (专司理德), embodies great action (表大行), and is the symbol of truth (象征真理). He is one of the eight close disciples of the Buddha (八大随佛弟子之一) and vows to bestow virtue and goodness upon all beings (将贤德妙善普施众生). He is the sacred patron for those born in the Year of the Dragon and the Year of the Snake (生肖龙以及蛇的本命佛). This 4x5cm Samantabhadra with Eight Guardians and Mandala pendant, with dual-sided card holder and gift box, is a portable support for right conduct, truth and protection.
II. Visual Analysis: The Bodhisattva of Great Action and the Mandala This masterpiece features Samantabhadra with the Eight Guardians and mandala in harmonious composition:
Main Image: The pendant shows Samantabhadra in classic form—serene, often seated on an elephant or lotus, symbolising great action and truth; the Eight Guardians and mandala may appear as a backdrop or in relation to the central figure. The 4x5cm painting core keeps the iconography clear and spiritually potent.
Detail: Close-up, the painting reveals the layering of natural mineral pigments and the precise brushwork that defines the Bodhisattva, guardians, mandala and attributes, showcasing the masterful artistry of Tibetan lineage painters.
Casing: The protective casing with dual-sided card holder wraps the painting with a durable finish, allowing the sacred image to be carried or displayed; the gift box makes it suitable as a precious offering or present.
Wearing: Worn as a pendant, the Samantabhadra Thangka sits close to the body as a portable shrine for right conduct and protection—a support for "strengthening willpower" (提升意志力) and "warding off petty persons" (防小人), and for Dragon and Snake natives, the blessing of their sacred patron.
III. Artistic Alchemy: Eternal Gemstone Pigments Painted in authentic Tibetan Buddhist tradition, this pendant uses Natural Mineral Pigments that remain stable for over a hundred years. The piece is "inheritable and collectible" (可传承, 可收藏), carrying the living energy of Buddhist sacred art. The dual-sided card holder and gift box add both function and dignity for daily use or gifting.
IV. Spiritual Merit & Modern Efficacy: Right Conduct and Protection The Samantabhadra Thangka offers comprehensive support: right conduct and virtue; strengthened willpower; warding off petty persons; and the embodiment of truth and great action. For Dragon and Snake natives, he is the sacred patron. He is a powerful support for practitioners and collectors who seek the presence of the Bodhisattva of Universal Virtue in compact form.
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