4x5cm Panjarnata Mahakala (Lord of the Pavilion) Rebgong Thangka Pendant: Protector of Wisdom and Longevity
$599.00 USD
Deity: Panjarnata Mahakala (宝帐怙主) – The Lord of the Pavilion; one of the forms of Mahakala who increases wisdom and longevity (增智延寿) and protects from disease and demonic obstacles (预防疾病、免受魔障侵扰). Invoked for family and career peace (家庭事业和顺平安) and increase of merit (增长福报).
Art School: Rebgong Style (热贡系列) – A Tibetan Thangka tradition from Rebgong (热贡) with natural mineral pigments (百年不变色) and lineage transmission. Collectible and inheritable (可传承, 可收藏).
Origin: Rebgong (热贡), Tibet/China (Authentic lineage transmission).
Dimensions: Painting Core 4 x 5 cm.
Pigments: 100% Authentic Natural Mineral Pigments (Color stability for 100+ years).
Casing: Dunhuang Nine-Colour Deer Silver Case (敦煌九色鹿银壳). Rope/beads not included.
I. Cultural Context: Panjarnata Mahakala (宝帐怙主), the Lord of the Pavilion, is one of the principal forms of Mahakala in Tibetan Buddhism. He is invoked for "wisdom and longevity" (增智延寿)—enhancing both discernment and life-force—and for "protection from disease and demonic obstacles" (预防疾病、免受魔障侵扰), guarding the practitioner from illness and negative influences. He is also invoked for "family and career peace" (家庭事业和顺平安) and "increase of merit" (增长福报), supporting harmony in the household and workplace and the accumulation of positive karma. This Rebgong Thangka pendant serves as a portable shrine, allowing the wearer to carry the Lord of the Pavilion's blessings of wisdom and protection close to the body in daily life.
II. Visual Analysis: The Richness of Rebgong Panjarnata Mahakala. This Rebgong masterpiece showcases the school's distinctive aesthetic: refined mineral pigments applied with clarity and depth, and Mahakala iconography rendered in accordance with lineage conventions. Panjarnata Mahakala is typically depicted with recognisable Mahakala attributes—wrathful yet protective—that convey his role as increaser of wisdom and longevity and remover of obstacles. The use of natural mineral pigments (百年不变色) ensures that the intensity of colour and the legibility of each symbolic detail remain stable over time. Traditional Rebgong craftsmanship follows lineage transmission, making the piece both an object of devotion and a collectible work of Tibetan Buddhist art (可传承, 可收藏).
III. Artistic Alchemy: The Eternal Glow of Minerals. Painted by Rebgong lineage-trained painters, this Thangka is executed entirely with Natural Mineral Pigments—crushed malachite, azurite, cinnabar, 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 Rebgong Thangka painting give the deity form dimensionality and presence. Mounted in a Dunhuang Nine-Colour Deer silver case (敦煌九色鹿银壳), the painting is protected from moisture and impact. 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: Wisdom and Protection. Wearing or keeping a Panjarnata Mahakala Rebgong Thangka pendant is understood to support wisdom, longevity, and protection from disease and demonic obstacles. Practitioners turn to him for family and career peace and for the increase of merit. As a portable sacred image, the pendant allows one to align with the Lord of the Pavilion's energy throughout the day—fostering a continuous connection to wisdom and protection.
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