4x5cm Yamantaka (Vajrabhairava) Nepal Thangka Pendant: The Conqueror of Death
$199.00 USD
Deity: Yamantaka / Vajrabhairava (大威德金刚) – The Conqueror of Death; wrathful form of Manjushri who subdues demons and protects the good. Invoked for removal of obstacles (能除违缘) and increase of merit (能增福慧). Also invoked for career success (事业宏伟) and protection from petty harm and negative attachments (防小人、斩烂桃花、净化自身磁场、提升能量).
Art School: Nepal Style (尼泊尔系列) – A Nepali Thangka tradition with vibrant colour and clear deity iconography. Mandala (坛城) when present.
Origin: Nepal (Authentic lineage transmission).
Dimensions: Painting Core 4 x 5 cm.
Pigments: 100% Authentic Natural Mineral Pigments (Color stability for 100+ years).
Casing: Premium Double-Sided Titanium Steel Case (Durable protection; rope/beads not included).
I. Cultural Context: Yamantaka (大威德金刚), the Conqueror of Death, is the wrathful form of Manjushri—the Bodhisattva of Wisdom—who subdues demons and protects the good. In Tibetan and Nepali Buddhism, practitioners invoke him for "removal of obstacles" (能除违缘)—clearing hindrances to practice and life—and for "increase of merit" (能增福慧), enhancing both fortune and wisdom. He is also invoked for "grand career" (事业宏伟), supporting the accomplishment of great undertakings, and for "protection from petty harm and negative attachments" (防小人、斩烂桃花、净化自身磁场、提升能量)—guarding against rivalry, unhealthy attachments, and low-energy influences while purifying one's own field and raising vitality. This Nepal Thangka pendant serves as a portable shrine, allowing the wearer to carry the Conqueror of Death's blessings of protection and wisdom close to the body in daily life.
II. Visual Analysis: The Richness of Nepal Yamantaka. This Nepal masterpiece showcases the school's distinctive aesthetic: vibrant colour applied with clarity and depth, and wrathful iconography rendered with precision. Yamantaka is typically depicted with a wrathful bull head, multiple arms holding symbolic implements (such as vajra, kapala, and kartri), and when the composition includes a mandala (坛城), the sacred geometry reinforces his role as the subduer of death and obstacles. The use of natural mineral pigments ensures that the intensity of colour and the legibility of each symbolic detail remain stable over time. Traditional craftsmanship follows lineage conventions, making the piece both an object of devotion and a collectible work of Tibetan Buddhist art.
III. Artistic Alchemy: The Eternal Glow of Minerals. Painted by lineage-trained artists in Nepal, this Thangka is executed entirely with Natural Mineral Pigments—crushed malachite, azurite, cinnabar, lapis lazuli, and pure gold—bound with traditional mediums. These materials are resistant to oxidation and UV light, offering colour stability for well over a hundred years when cared for properly. The layering and shading techniques characteristic of Nepali Thangka painting give the deity form dimensionality and presence. Mounted in a premium double-sided titanium steel case, the painting is protected from moisture, impact, and daily wear. The result is a piece that is both "collectible and inheritable" (可传承, 可收藏)—suitable for personal practice, gifting, or long-term preservation as sacred art.
IV. Spiritual Merit & Modern Efficacy: Protection and Wisdom. Wearing or keeping a Yamantaka Nepal Thangka pendant is understood to support removal of obstacles, increase of merit and wisdom, and protection from negative forces. Practitioners also turn to him for career success, purification of harmful attachments, and the enhancement of one's own energy and clarity. As a portable sacred image, the pendant allows one to align with the Conqueror of Death's blessings throughout the day—whether at work, in travel, or at home—fostering a continuous connection to protection and wisdom.
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