Thangka Collection (#3)

Samvara Mandala (Detail). Found in the Collection of State Hermitage, St. Petersburg

Sakya order. Four Mandalas of the Vajravali Series (Thangka). Artist: Tibetan culture
Sakya order. Four Mandalas of the Vajravali Series (Thangka). Found in the collection of Kimbell Art Museum

A scene from the life of Milarepa (Thangka), Late 18th cent Artist: Tibetan culture
A scene from the life of Milarepa (Thangka), Late 18th cent.. Found in the collection of the Etnografiska Museet, Stockholm

Senju Kannon, 12th century. Artist: Anonymous
Senju Kannon, 12th century. Found in the collection of the Tokyo National Museum

Parinirvana, 1935-1936. Artist: Roerich, Nicholas (1874-1947)
Parinirvana, 1935-1936. Found in the collection of the State Russian Museum, St. Petersburg

A monk bows before an image of a deity, Sera Monastery
Sera Monastery. Along Seras kora, or pilgrimage circuit, a monk bows before a rock-painted image of Yama Dharmaraja, a bull-headed protector deity favoured by the Gelugpa school

Nirvana of the Buddha, Early 14th century. Artist: Anonymous
Nirvana of the Buddha, Early 14th century. Found in the collection of the Freer Gallery of Art, Washington, D.C

The Wheel of Life, Tibet, 19th-20th century. A buddhist deity wearing a skull headdress holds a wheel containing scenes from the cycle of life and death

India, Jammu & Kashmir, Ladakh, monks raising the embroidered thangka during the Hemis Festival at the Hemis Monastery

2906767; out of copyright

Mandala of Vaishravana (oil on canvas)
XIR214146 Mandala of Vaishravana (oil on canvas) by Tibetan School (19th century); Musee Guimet, Paris, France; (add.info)

The Life of Buddha Shakyamuni, detail of his Childhood (oil on canvas)
XIR106897 The Life of Buddha Shakyamuni, detail of his Childhood (oil on canvas) by Tibetan School, (18th century); Musee Guimet, Paris, France; (add.info.: RtoL: Birth, Seven Steps)

Buddha cutting a tuft of hair, Tibetan temple banner
XZL150485 Buddha cutting a tuft of hair, Tibetan temple banner by Tibetan School (18th century); Musee Guimet, Paris, France; Tibetan, out of copyright

THANGKA: DALAI LAMA. Thangka of the Fifth Dalai Lama (1617-1682). Gouache on canvas, Tibet, early 18th century

Thangka painter at the National Institute for Zorig Chusum Pedzoe, (Painting School), Thimphu, Bhutan, Asia

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Thangka, a traditional form of Tibetan Buddhist art, is a captivating glimpse into the rich cultural heritage of Bhaktapur, Nepal in Asia. These intricate and vibrant paintings are not just mere artworks but hold deep spiritual significance. One such thangka showcases a mesmerizing mandala, intricately painted on cloth. The mandala represents the universe and serves as a visual aid for meditation. Its symmetrical patterns and vivid colors transport viewers to a realm of tranquility and enlightenment. In another thangka painting from Bhaktapur, we witness Sujata offering milk rice to Buddha. This depiction beautifully captures the compassionate act that led Siddhartha Gautama towards his path to enlightenment. The attention to detail in this piece is awe-inspiring, showcasing the artist's skillful brushstrokes. Dating back centuries ago, an ancient thangka portrays Padmasambhava - an important figure in Tibetan Buddhism who introduced its teachings to Tibet during the 8th century AD. This painted cloth artwork carries with it historical significance while also displaying remarkable artistic talent. The blessings bestowed by Buddha are depicted in yet another exquisite thangka from Kathmandu. With delicate strokes and vibrant hues, this painting captures the essence of compassion and serenity emanating from Buddha's presence. Amoghasiddhi, known as the Buddha of Northern Pure Land, comes alive through an enigmatic thangka created by an unknown artist during ca. 1200-50 AD. The meticulous details bring forth Amoghasiddhi's divine aura while inviting viewers into his sacred realm. Vajrasattva emerges from early 19th-century Tibetan culture through their artistic expression on canvas-like cloth called thangkas. Vajrasattva symbolizes purity and acts as a guide towards spiritual purification for practitioners seeking enlightenment. Kalachakra graces another stunning Bhaktapur thangka with its representation of the wheel of time.