4x5cm Karma Kagyu Samantabhadra Bodhisattva Thangka Pendant: The Bodhisattva of Great Practice and Vows
$699.00 USD
Deity: Samantabhadra Bodhisattva (普贤菩萨) – The Bodhisattva of Universal Virtue and Great Practice; embodiment of truth and the union of wisdom with action.
Art School: Chi Gang / Karma Kagyu Style (齐岗画派) – A renowned Tibetan lineage famous for its elegant linework, thin pigments, and ethereal, spacious compositions.
Origin: Tibet (Authentic lineage transmission).
Dimensions: Painting Core 4 x 5 cm.
Pigments: 100% Authentic Natural Mineral Pigments (Color stability for 100+ years).
Casing: Premium 925 Silver Dunhuang Nine-Colour Deer Casing (Durable protection; rope/beads not included).
Zodiac Connection: Sacred Patron (Ben Ming Fo) for the Year of the Dragon and Year of the Snake.
I. Cultural Context: The Embodiment of Truth and Great Vows Samantabhadra's name signifies "Universal Virtue" and "All-Pervasive Good." In Tibetan and East Asian tradition, he is the Bodhisattva of great practice (大行普贤菩萨), guiding beings with wisdom-in-action. He embodies the union of knowledge and conduct so that the wearer may accomplish their highest aspirations and remove obstacles caused by petty people. This 4x5cm Thangka pendant is a spiritual support designed to help the wearer "fulfil their greatest wishes" (实现最大愿望), "increase the authority of leaders" (增加领导者的权威), and live a life of "fulfilment and happiness" (人生如愿以偿，幸福美满). For those born in the Year of the Dragon or Snake, he is the sacred patron whose blessing brings longevity, protection from calamity, and unexpected blessings.
II. Visual Analysis: The Serene Majesty of Karma Kagyu This Karma Kagyu masterpiece showcases the school's unique aesthetic: a serene, princely figure often seated on a white elephant (his mount), symbolising the power of practice to carry the weight of virtue. The composition balances spaciousness with precise iconography—flowing robes, lotus or jewel attributes, and mudras that convey teaching and fearlessness. Delicate linework and natural mineral layers create a sense of depth and timelessness.
III. Artistic Alchemy: The Eternal Glow of Minerals Painted by lineage masters in Tibet, this Thangka utilises Natural Mineral Pigments. Crushed malachite, azurite, cinnabar, and pure gold are layered to create colours that remain stable for over a hundred years. The 925 silver Dunhuang Nine-Colour Deer casing protects the painting and elevates the pendant as a collectible and inheritable (可传承, 可收藏) sacred object.
IV. Spiritual Merit & Modern Efficacy: Vows and Protection The Samantabhadra Thangka offers comprehensive support: fulfilment of great wishes and removal of obstacles caused by petty people; enhancement of leadership and authority; and alignment with truth and virtuous conduct. For Dragon and Snake natives, wearing this pendant is believed to attract the Bodhisattva's protection, ward off calamity, extend longevity, and bring unexpected favourable outcomes.
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