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Deity: Five Directional Wealth Deities (五路财神) – Yellow Jambhala (黄财神), head of the five, presides over wealth and bestows increase in merit, longevity, wisdom, and material and spiritual abundance, and freedom from poverty; he can also boost fortune and gather wealth. Black Jambhala (黑财神) is the one who bestows wealth most swiftly and is called King of Wealth; he rescues from poverty, increases Dharma fortune, fulfils the desire for wealth, and protects from petty harm—especially for investment and quick or windfall gains. Red Jambhala (红财神), an emanation of Vajrasattva, gathers people, wealth, and sustenance; practice and mantra bring his protection, flourishing wealth, and freedom from want. White Jambhala (白财神), compassionate emanation, rescues beings, gathers and guards wealth, removes disease and poverty and purifies obscurations. Green Jambhala (绿财神) supports thriving enterprise, abundant wealth, increase of merit and wisdom, and change of fortune, and removes obstacles of poverty and negative forces.
Art School: Rebgong Style (热贡系列) – A Tibetan Thangka tradition famous for vibrant colour, dense ornament, and precise deity iconography.
Origin: Tibet (Authentic lineage transmission; Rebgong 热贡).
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; durable protection; rope/beads not included).
I. Cultural Context: The Five Jambhalas and Comprehensive Wealth Blessing
The Five Directional Wealth Deities (五路财神) embody the full spectrum of wealth blessing in Tibetan Buddhism. Yellow Jambhala leads the five and governs wealth and career; Black Jambhala grants swift wealth and protects from petty harm—often invoked for investment and windfall gains; Red Jambhala brings abundance of people, wealth, and sustenance; White Jambhala bestows compassionate rescue, removes disease and poverty, and purifies obscurations; Green Jambhala supports thriving enterprise, merit, and the removal of obstacles of poverty. Together they cover every aspect of wealth—legitimate career income, sudden opportunity, relational and material abundance, protection from loss, and the wisdom to use wealth well. Practitioners who wear or keep the five together seek "comprehensive wealth blessing" (全方位财神加持) so that no dimension of fortune is left unaddressed. This Rebgong Thangka pendant serves as a portable shrine, allowing the wearer to carry this comprehensive wealth blessing close to the body in daily life—whether in business, investment, or family affairs. The Rebgong (热贡) tradition, with its vibrant colour and precise iconography, ensures that each of the five deities remains recognisable and potent even in a compact 4x5cm format, making the pendant both a devotional focus and a collectible work of Tibetan Buddhist art.
II. Visual Analysis: The Richness of Rebgong Five Jambhalas
This Rebgong piece showcases the school's distinctive aesthetic: vibrant colour, dense ornament, and precise deity iconography. The five Jambhalas are typically depicted with their respective colours (yellow, black, red, white, green) and attributes—mongoose that vomits jewels, jewel vessels, or specific mudras. Rebgong style favours rich detail and clear differentiation between the five so that each deity is recognisable even in a 4x5cm format. The use of natural mineral pigments ensures that each figure remains legible and stable over time, with gold or mineral highlights where appropriate. Traditional craftsmanship follows lineage conventions for proportions and placement, making the piece both an object of devotion and a collectible work of Tibetan Buddhist art suitable for altars, study, or wear. The composition often arranges the five in a mandala-like or narrative layout so that their collective blessing is conveyed at a glance. Collectors value this style for its ability to concentrate the full mandala of the five wealth kings into a single, wearable sacred image.
III. Artistic Alchemy: The Eternal Glow of Minerals
Painted by lineage-trained artists in Rebgong, this Thangka is executed with Natural Mineral Pigments—crushed malachite, azurite, cinnabar, lapis lazuli, and pure gold—bound with traditional mediums such as animal glue. These materials are resistant to oxidation and UV light, offering colour stability for well over a hundred years when cared for properly. Rendering five deities in a small format demands precision so that each Jambhala's form and symbolism read clearly. Mounted in a Dunhuang Nine-Colour Deer silver case (敦煌九色鹿银壳), the painting is protected from moisture and impact while the silver frame adds both durability and a traditional aesthetic. 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. The 4x5cm format concentrates the full mandala of the five wealth kings into a wearable form. The combination of Rebgong mineral-pigment technique and the Dunhuang-inspired silver casing makes the pendant a bridge between Tibetan sacred art and the collector's desire for both beauty and lasting blessing.
IV. Spiritual Merit & Modern Efficacy: Comprehensive Wealth and Merit
Wearing or keeping a Five Directional Wealth Deities Rebgong Thangka pendant is understood to support the full range of wealth blessings—from swift gain and career fortune to protection from poverty and petty harm, and the increase of merit and wisdom. Many practitioners wear it when seeking to strengthen all aspects of their financial and karmic fortune at once; it is also invoked for business success, investment, and the removal of obstacles to abundance. As a portable sacred image, the pendant allows one to align with the five Jambhalas' blessings throughout the day—fostering a continuous connection to wealth and merit. Some place it on the altar during wealth practices or offer water and light before it as a daily reminder of gratitude and the diversity of wealth blessings. Whether one seeks career growth, windfall opportunity, relief from poverty, or the wisdom to use wealth for the benefit of others, the five Jambhalas in the Rebgong style offer a comprehensive and potent support. The pendant is especially meaningful for those who wish to address multiple dimensions of fortune with a single sacred object.
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