4x5cm Menri Amitabha Thangka Pendant: The Buddha of Infinite Light and Western Pure Land
$1,299.00 USD
Deity: Amitabha Buddha (阿弥陀佛) – One of the three Buddhas of the three times; lord of the Western Pure Land (Sukhavati). He removes karmic obstacles and the afflictions of life, enriches the mind, and is the sacred patron for the Dog and Pig zodiac.
Art School: Tibetan Menri Style (藏卡勉唐系列) – A refined, classical lineage with precise draftsmanship and luminous mineral pigments.
Origin: Tibet (Authentic lineage transmission).
Dimensions: Painting Core 4 x 5 cm.
Pigments: 100% Authentic Natural Mineral Pigments (Color stability for 100+ years).
Casing: Double-Sided 925 Silver Frame (双面银壳; rope/beads not included). Can accommodate double-sided card.
Zodiac Connection: Sacred Patron (Ben Ming Fo) for the Year of the Dog and Year of the Pig.
I. Cultural Context: The Lord of the Western Pure Land In Tibetan Buddhism, Amitabha (阿弥陀佛) is one of the three Buddhas of the three times (横三世佛之一) and the lord of the Western Pure Land (西方极乐世界). He is invoked to remove karmic obstacles (消除业障), to free practitioners from the various afflictions of life (摆脱生活中各种烦恼), and to enrich the mind (丰盈思想). As sacred patron for the Dog and Pig zodiac, he offers dedicated blessings for those born in these years. This 4x5cm Menri-style Thangka pendant brings that pure-land energy into daily life as a portable support for peace and liberation.
II. Visual Analysis: The Menri Refined Aesthetic The Menri (勉唐) style emphasises clarity, proportion, and luminous colour. Amitabha is rendered with a serene, compassionate expression, the meditation mudra, and rich mineral colours that stand out on the 4x5 cm surface. The composition is balanced and classical, reflecting the lineage's emphasis on both devotion and artistic refinement. The double-sided silver casing allows for a reversible sacred object, making the pendant a dignified sacred support as well as a focus for contemplation.
III. Artistic Alchemy: Minerals and Lasting Colour Painted by lineage-trained artists in Tibet, this Thangka uses natural mineral pigments—malachite, cinnabar, lapis lazuli, and gold—bound with traditional mediums. These materials are resistant to fading and oxidation, so the image retains its spiritual and aesthetic power for over a hundred years with normal care. The double-sided 925 silver casing protects the painting and offers the option of a second image on the reverse. The result is a collectible and inheritable (可传承, 可收藏) sacred object that carries the living tradition of the Tibetan plateau.
IV. Spiritual Merit & Modern Efficacy: Pure Land, Obstacle Removal and Mind Enrichment The Amitabha Thangka pendant serves the modern practitioner as a support for: Removal of Karmic Obstacles: Invoking his vow to clear obstacles and negative karma (消除业障). Freedom from Afflictions: Helping to release the troubles and worries of daily life (摆脱生活中各种烦恼). Enrichment of the Mind: Supporting clarity, peace, and the growth of wisdom (丰盈思想). Zodiac Synergy: As the patron deity for the Dog and Pig, he offers a dedicated blessing for those born in these years, enhancing their connection to the Pure Land and peace of mind.
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