{"product_id":"tibetan-buddhist-gold-thangka-green-tara-the-icon-of-compassion-and-the-art-of-reigong-gilding","title":"Tibetan Buddhist Gold Thangka · Green Tara The Icon of Compassion and the Art of Reigong Gilding","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"231\" data-end=\"667\"\u003eIn the Tibetan Buddhist tradition, thangkas are far more than mere artworks—they are sacred objects used for meditation, visualization, and devotional practice. This \u003cstrong data-start=\"397\" data-end=\"444\"\u003eTibetan Buddhist Gold Thangka of Green Tara\u003c\/strong\u003e combines the profound iconography of the “swiftly rescuing deity” with the centuries-old \u003cstrong data-start=\"534\" data-end=\"570\"\u003eReigong school gilding technique\u003c\/strong\u003e, creating a masterpiece that embodies both spiritual significance and exquisite craftsmanship.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"669\" data-end=\"672\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"674\" data-end=\"740\"\u003e1. Core Theme: The Compassionate Manifestation of Swift Rescue\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"742\" data-end=\"1004\"\u003eThe central figure of this thangka is \u003cstrong data-start=\"780\" data-end=\"817\"\u003eGreen Tara (Tibetan: Dolma Nyegu)\u003c\/strong\u003e, depicted in her \u003cem data-start=\"835\" data-end=\"848\"\u003enirmanakaya\u003c\/em\u003e form. As the foremost of the \u003cstrong data-start=\"878\" data-end=\"898\"\u003eTwenty-One Taras\u003c\/strong\u003e, she is known as the “Swiftly Rescuing Tara,” responding immediately to the prayers of sentient beings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1006\" data-end=\"1189\"\u003eGreen Tara is venerated for her ability to relieve the “Eight Difficulties and Sixteen Sufferings” and is particularly revered by female practitioners and lay devotees across Tibet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1191\" data-end=\"1333\"\u003eThis thangka is more than a representation of a deity—it conveys \u003cstrong data-start=\"1256\" data-end=\"1284\"\u003edeep Vajrayana teachings\u003c\/strong\u003e through its visual language of gold and green:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1334\" data-end=\"1508\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1334\" data-end=\"1410\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1336\" data-end=\"1410\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1336\" data-end=\"1355\"\u003eGold background\u003c\/strong\u003e symbolizes the unchanging radiance of Buddha-nature.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1411\" data-end=\"1508\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1413\" data-end=\"1508\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1413\" data-end=\"1427\"\u003eGreen body\u003c\/strong\u003e represents the vitality and liberation arising from the darkness of suffering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1510\" data-end=\"1646\"\u003eThe composition serves as a \u003cstrong data-start=\"1538\" data-end=\"1594\"\u003evisual vessel of aspiration and compassionate rescue\u003c\/strong\u003e, translating abstract vows into tangible imagery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1648\" data-end=\"1651\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"1653\" data-end=\"1714\"\u003e2. Main Deity Iconography: Green Tara in Nirmanakaya Form\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1716\" data-end=\"1964\"\u003eThe Green Tara depicted here is a two-armed figure, seated in a \u003cem data-start=\"1780\" data-end=\"1792\"\u003elalitasana\u003c\/em\u003e (relaxed pose), following strict iconometric guidelines from the \u003cem data-start=\"1858\" data-end=\"1892\"\u003eSutra of Measurements for Images\u003c\/em\u003e and the \u003cem data-start=\"1901\" data-end=\"1922\"\u003eRoot Tantra of Tara\u003c\/em\u003e. Every detail carries symbolic meaning:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1966\" data-end=\"2318\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1966\" data-end=\"1992\"\u003eBody Color and Posture\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1992\" data-end=\"1995\"\u003eHer emerald-green body, derived from finely ground natural turquoise and azurite, signifies growth and swift salvation. The left leg is folded in meditation while the right leg extends naturally onto the lotus, representing readiness to rise and aid all beings, in line with the descriptions in the \u003cem data-start=\"2294\" data-end=\"2310\"\u003ePraise of Tara\u003c\/em\u003e text.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2320\" data-end=\"2347\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2320\" data-end=\"2345\"\u003eMudras and Attributes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"2348\" data-end=\"2711\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2348\" data-end=\"2454\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2350\" data-end=\"2454\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2350\" data-end=\"2364\"\u003eRight hand\u003c\/strong\u003e forms the \u003cem data-start=\"2375\" data-end=\"2398\"\u003ewish-fulfilling mudra\u003c\/em\u003e, symbolizing immediate response to devotees’ prayers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2455\" data-end=\"2711\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2457\" data-end=\"2711\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2457\" data-end=\"2470\"\u003eLeft hand\u003c\/strong\u003e holds an \u003cem data-start=\"2480\" data-end=\"2494\"\u003eUtpala lotus\u003c\/em\u003e, with stem extending to her shoulder, featuring a bud, blossom, and fruit. This symbolizes the continuity of the Dharma across past, present, and future, capable of embracing sentient beings across the three times.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2713\" data-end=\"3057\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2713\" data-end=\"2735\"\u003eOrnaments and Halo\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"2735\" data-end=\"2738\"\u003eShe wears a \u003cstrong data-start=\"2750\" data-end=\"2771\"\u003efive-buddha crown\u003c\/strong\u003e and eight auspicious jewel ornaments. Her robe folds follow the Reigong style of “U-shaped triple folds with nine pleats,” blending softness with strength. Behind her, the golden halo and body aura are rendered in concentric circles, signifying the all-pervasive light of the Buddha.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"3059\" data-end=\"3062\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"3064\" data-end=\"3127\"\u003e3. Attendant Deities: The Protective Network of the Thangka\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3129\" data-end=\"3290\"\u003eThe thangka employs the classic Vajrayana \u003cem data-start=\"3171\" data-end=\"3206\"\u003e“principal deity with attendants”\u003c\/em\u003e composition, representing the interconnected network of blessings and protection:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3292\" data-end=\"3832\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3292\" data-end=\"3337\"\u003eUpper Attendants: The Three Times Buddhas\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"3337\" data-end=\"3340\"\u003eAbove Green Tara’s head are five Buddhas, integrating the \u003cstrong data-start=\"3398\" data-end=\"3441\"\u003eThree Times Buddhas and Five Directions\u003c\/strong\u003e. Central is \u003cstrong data-start=\"3454\" data-end=\"3473\"\u003eAmitabha Buddha\u003c\/strong\u003e, the dharmakaya source of Green Tara. On either side are \u003cstrong data-start=\"3531\" data-end=\"3545\"\u003eShakyamuni\u003c\/strong\u003e (the teacher of worldly Dharma) and \u003cstrong data-start=\"3582\" data-end=\"3599\"\u003eBhaisajyaguru\u003c\/strong\u003e (healer of suffering), with \u003cstrong data-start=\"3628\" data-end=\"3641\"\u003eAkshobhya\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong data-start=\"3646\" data-end=\"3663\"\u003eRatnasambhava\u003c\/strong\u003e representing subjugation of obstacles and bestowal of merit. Their meditative gestures symbolize the support of the dharmakaya in Green Tara’s compassionate activity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3834\" data-end=\"3953\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3834\" data-end=\"3886\"\u003eLower Attendants: Protective and Healing Deities\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"3886\" data-end=\"3889\"\u003eOn either side of the lotus seat are two attendant protectors:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"3954\" data-end=\"4148\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"3954\" data-end=\"4054\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3956\" data-end=\"4054\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3956\" data-end=\"3981\"\u003eVajrapani incarnation\u003c\/strong\u003e holding a vajra, safeguarding the Dharma and subduing negative forces.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"4055\" data-end=\"4148\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4057\" data-end=\"4148\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"4057\" data-end=\"4083\"\u003eWhite Tara incarnation\u003c\/strong\u003e holding a vase, assisting Green Tara in healing and longevity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4150\" data-end=\"4344\"\u003eTogether, they extend the compassionate power of Green Tara into a \u003cstrong data-start=\"4217\" data-end=\"4262\"\u003ecomplete circle of protection and benefit\u003c\/strong\u003e, forming a holistic visual representation of “relief, guardianship, and merit.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"4346\" data-end=\"4349\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"4351\" data-end=\"4415\"\u003e4. Artistic Craftsmanship: The Reigong Carved Gold Technique\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4417\" data-end=\"4595\"\u003eThis thangka exemplifies the \u003cstrong data-start=\"4446\" data-end=\"4488\"\u003eReigong school’s “Carved Gold Thangka”\u003c\/strong\u003e method, one of the highest achievements in Tibetan Buddhist painting, where material and mastery converge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4597\" data-end=\"5002\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"4597\" data-end=\"4618\"\u003eLayered Gold Base\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"4618\" data-end=\"4621\"\u003e24K gold leaf is ground with fingerprints into a fine gold paste (~5 μm particle size) and mixed with ox bone glue. The paste is applied in seven layers to a pure cotton canvas, each layer dried for 72 hours. The total gold thickness of 0.12 mm ensures durability during carving without cracking—a process that takes \u003cstrong data-start=\"4938\" data-end=\"4949\"\u003e49 days\u003c\/strong\u003e alone, distinguishing it from conventional thangkas.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"5004\" data-end=\"5504\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"5004\" data-end=\"5043\"\u003eCarved Detailing with Agate Brushes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"5043\" data-end=\"5046\"\u003eOnce dried, the gold layer is outlined with a fine squirrel-hair brush, then carved using agate tools (hardness 6.5). The artist carefully engraves clouds, robes, and ornaments, combining curved and straight lines for a balance of flow and solemnity. Lotus bases and halos are layered with point and line carving. Each centimeter of line requires 3–5 precise cuts, with a tolerance of less than 0.05 mm. Carving alone can take over \u003cstrong data-start=\"5478\" data-end=\"5491\"\u003e200 hours\u003c\/strong\u003e per thangka.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"5506\" data-end=\"5969\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"5506\" data-end=\"5546\"\u003eMineral Pigments and Facial Features\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"5546\" data-end=\"5549\"\u003eGreen Tara’s body is painted in five layers using natural turquoise and azurite, with subtle additions of lapis lazuli and pearl powder to create a gem-like depth. Facial features are painted during a \u003cstrong data-start=\"5750\" data-end=\"5782\"\u003ethree-day meditative retreat\u003c\/strong\u003e, using the \u003cem data-start=\"5794\" data-end=\"5819\"\u003ethree courts, five eyes\u003c\/em\u003e measurement (≤0.5 mm error). Eyebrows, eyes, and lips are delicately rendered—each stroke reflecting devotional connection rather than mere painting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"5971\" data-end=\"5974\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"5976\" data-end=\"6057\"\u003e5. Cultural and Collectible Value: Dual Significance of Devotion and Heritage\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"6059\" data-end=\"6112\"\u003eThis carved gold Green Tara thangka serves as both:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"6113\" data-end=\"6634\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"6113\" data-end=\"6357\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"6115\" data-end=\"6357\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"6115\" data-end=\"6154\"\u003eA meditative tool for practitioners\u003c\/strong\u003e: Viewers can focus on the green body to contemplate vitality and rescue, the gold background to visualize unchanging Buddha-nature, and the attendant deities to sense protective and benevolent energy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"6358\" data-end=\"6634\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"6360\" data-end=\"6634\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"6360\" data-end=\"6427\"\u003eA living representation of Reigong intangible cultural heritage\u003c\/strong\u003e: From layered gold application to agate carving, every step embodies craftsmanship passed down over 700 years. The combination of gold and mineral pigments ensures the thangka remains vibrant for centuries.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"6636\" data-end=\"6795\"\u003eIn essence, this piece is not just a painting—it is a \u003cstrong data-start=\"6690\" data-end=\"6720\"\u003etimeless vow of compassion\u003c\/strong\u003e, an \u003cstrong data-start=\"6725\" data-end=\"6753\"\u003eicon of spiritual rescue\u003c\/strong\u003e, and a \u003cstrong data-start=\"6761\" data-end=\"6794\"\u003emasterwork of sacred artistry\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"6636\" data-end=\"6795\"\u003e#GreenTara #GoldThangka #TibetanBuddhism #BuddhistArt #ReigongArt #SacredArt #MeditationArt #Vajrayana #Bodhisattva #SpiritualArt #TibetanThangka #ReligiousArt #HandmadeThangka #IntangibleCulturalHeritage #TibetanArtCollectible\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"6636\" data-end=\"6795\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"北京唐卡","offers":[{"title":"Golden Tara \/ 70*100 \/ Tibet","offer_id":49885015474369,"sku":null,"price":2800.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0835\/9002\/1313\/files\/tibetan-buddhist-culture-green-tara-gold-thangka-tibetan-buddhism-art_jpg.jpg?v=1767539695","url":"https:\/\/tibetanbuddhist-culture.com\/en-de\/products\/tibetan-buddhist-gold-thangka-green-tara-the-icon-of-compassion-and-the-art-of-reigong-gilding","provider":"Tibetan Buddhist Culture","version":"1.0","type":"link"}