Tibetan Buddhist Black-Gold Four-Armed Avalokiteshvara Thangka — The Sacred Union of Compassion, Wisdom, and Cosmic Harmony
This exquisite Tibetan Buddhist Thangka features Four-Armed Avalokiteshvara (Chenrezig), the Bodhisattva of Infinite Compassion, rendered in a black-gold palette symbolizing the union of deep wisdom (black) and pure compassion (gold).
It represents the heart of Tibetan Vajrayana Buddhism — compassion as the path, wisdom as the essence, and enlightenment as the goal.
Each Thangka is purely hand-painted on traditional thangka canvas using natural mineral pigments and fine gold tones. Every stroke is guided by sacred geometry, iconography, and centuries of lineage technique — turning devotion into art and meditation into form.
🖤 The Meaning of Black-Gold Avalokiteshvara
The black-gold coloration in Tibetan art is reserved for powerful meditative deities, representing the transformation of ignorance into wisdom.
The four arms of Avalokiteshvara symbolize the Four Immeasurables:
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Loving-kindness
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Compassion
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Joy
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Equanimity
Each arm holds symbolic implements: a lotus flower (purity), a crystal rosary (endless compassion), a wish-fulfilling jewel (Bodhicitta), and the gesture of blessing.
🐉 Chinese Zodiac Elements
This unique Thangka also integrates the twelve Chinese zodiac symbols — Rat, Ox, Tiger, Rabbit, Dragon, Snake, Horse, Goat, Monkey, Rooster, Dog, and Pig — surrounding the Bodhisattva.
They represent the cyclic balance of karma and rebirth, each protected by Avalokiteshvara’s compassion. The zodiac imagery harmonizes cosmic energy, destiny, and the wheel of Dharma, creating a powerful spiritual field for protection, balance, and inner peace.
✨ Product Details:
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Subject: Four-Armed Avalokiteshvara (Chenrezig Bodhisattva)
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Material: Thangka canvas, mineral pigments
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Technique: 100% hand-painted and handmade
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Palette: Black and gold tones symbolizing compassion and wisdom
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Dimensions: 75 × 50 cm
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Weight: 1 kg
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Feature: Includes 12 Chinese zodiac symbols representing harmony and protection
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Origin: Crafted by Tibetan Thangka artisans trained in traditional techniques
🕉️ Spiritual & Artistic Significance:
The Black-Gold Avalokiteshvara Thangka is ideal for meditation rooms, temples, or spiritual spaces.
It brings forth compassion, protection, and enlightenment, harmonizing both spiritual and material aspects of life. The zodiac cycle further strengthens the Thangka’s symbolism of cosmic balance and karmic harmony.
🎁 Perfect For:
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Meditation and compassion practice
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Spiritual gifts or temple offerings
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Collectors of sacred Tibetan Buddhist art
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Home decor promoting harmony and mindfulness
Each Thangka is a one-of-a-kind sacred artwork, hand-painted with devotion and reverence — a timeless embodiment of the compassionate heart of Tibetan Buddhism.