4x5cm Menri Green Tara Thangka Pendant: The Liberator from Eight Great Fears
$1,299.00 USD
Deity: Green Tara (绿度母) – The goddess who liberates from eight great fears (lion, elephant, snake, water, prison, thief, non-human, and more), transforms the poison of doubt into wisdom, and protects women and children; she cuts the cycle of birth and death and removes obstacles, illness, and calamity.
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: 925 Silver with Dunhuang Nine-Colour Deer Design (敦煌九色鹿银壳; rope/beads not included).
I. Cultural Context: The Liberator from Eight Fears and Protector of Women and Children In Tibetan Buddhism, Green Tara (绿度母) is uniquely known as the one who rescues from eight kinds of calamity (救八难)—lion, elephant, snake, water, prison, thief, non-human, and other perils—and in Tibet the role of "liberator from the eight fears" is hers alone, hence she is called the "Liberator from Eight Fears." She also transforms the poison of doubt (疑) among the five poisons into wisdom and has the merit of protecting women and children (护持妇幼). Practising her sadhana is said to cut the cycle of birth and death, remove karmic obstacles and illness, avert calamity, prolong life, and open wisdom. This 4x5cm Menri-style Thangka pendant brings that liberating and protective energy into daily life as a portable support for peace and wisdom.
II. Visual Analysis: The Menri Refined Aesthetic The Menri (勉唐) style emphasises clarity, proportion, and luminous colour. Green Tara is rendered with a serene, compassionate expression, graceful posture, and the symbolic lotus and gesture of granting refuge. Rich mineral colours and fine brushwork make the deity instantly recognisable on the 4x5 cm surface. The composition is balanced and classical, reflecting the lineage's emphasis on both devotion and artistic refinement, making the pendant a dignified sacred object 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 925 silver casing with the Dunhuang Nine-Colour Deer design protects the painting and carries the auspicious symbolism of the legendary deer. 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: Liberation, Wisdom and Protection The Green Tara Thangka pendant serves the modern practitioner as a support for: Liberation from Fears: Invoking her power to overcome the eight great fears and daily obstacles. Doubt into Wisdom: Transforming confusion and doubt into clarity and discernment. Protection of Women and Children: Supporting the well-being of mothers and the young. Removal of Obstacles and Illness: Supporting the lessening of karmic and physical suffering. Long Life and Wisdom: Inviting longevity, auspicious conditions, and the opening of wisdom.
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