2.5x3.5cm Karma Kagyu Acala (Fudo Myo-o) Thangka Pendant: The Immovable Wisdom King
$699.00 USD
Deity: Acala – The Immovable Wisdom King, wrathful emanation of Vairocana who subdues obstacles and protects the Dharma with the sword of wisdom and the rope of compassion.
Art School: Karma Gadri Style – A renowned Tibetan lineage famous for its elegant linework, thin pigments, and ethereal, spacious compositions.
Origin: Tibet (Authentic lineage transmission).
Dimensions: Painting Core 2.5 x 3.5 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: The Immovable Protector Acala (Achala) is revered as the wrathful form of wisdom that "subdues all obstacles" . In Tibetan tradition, he is invoked for "protection and removal of obstacles" and "stability in practice". This 2.5x3.5cm Thangka pendant is a portable shrine designed to help the wearer "subdue inner and outer obstacles" and attract "protection and success".
II. Visual Analysis: The Ethereal Elegance of Karma Gadri This specific Karma Kagyu masterpiece showcases the school's unique aesthetic:
The Wrathful Presence: The deity is typically depicted with a dark blue or black complexion, fierce expression, holding the wisdom sword (kurikara) in the right hand and the rope (pasha) in the left — symbolizing the cutting of ignorance and the binding of negative forces.
Spacious Composition: Karma Gadri utilizes "empty space" to create a sense of power and divine atmosphere, even in wrathful iconography.
Delicate Linework: The facial features, flames, and attributes are rendered with microscopic precision, capturing the transformative power of wrathful compassion.
Natural Landscape: The background may feature flames or minimal landscape, reflecting the school's refined approach to wrathful deity painting.
III. Artistic Alchemy: The Eternal Glow of Minerals Painted by lineage masters in Tibet, this Thangka utilizes Natural Mineral Pigments. Crushed malachite, azurite, cinnabar, and pure gold are layered to create colors that breathe. These inorganic materials are resistant to oxidation and UV light, ensuring the artwork remains unchanged for over 100 years. It is a "collectible and inheritable"sacred object that carries the living energy of the Tibetan plateau.
IV. Spiritual Merit & Modern Efficacy: Protection & Subjugation The Acala Thangka offers a comprehensive support for the modern seeker:
Obstacle Subjugation: Specifically focused on "subduing obstacles" and clearing the path for spiritual and worldly success.
Protection: Designed to "avert harm and create a shield" and foster stability in life and practice.
Wisdom in Action: Aims to align the wearer with the wrathful wisdom that cuts through delusion, ensuring both inner clarity and outer protection.
Dharma Guardian: As the Immovable Wisdom King, the image carries the blessing of unshakeable commitment to the Dharma and the removal of all that obstructs it.
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