This thangka shows the refuge tree of the Tibetan Buddhist Sakyapa lineage with the historical Buddha Shakyamuni in the center.
Rising out of the cosmic waters with the world mountain Sumeru, the tree, which is in blossom, is guarded by a lot of protectors of the Teaching [lowest row], which belongs to the Kagyupa Pantheon.
The Sakya [Tibetan: ས་སྐ] lineage is one of four major schools of Tibetan Buddhism, the others being the Nyingma, Kagyu, and Gelug. It is one of the Red Hat Orders along with the Nyingma and Kagyu.
The saints, Buddhas, and deities depicted can be divided into four groups:
| 1. Lamas of Shakyapa lineage |
| 2. Lamas of Kugyu lineage |
| 3. Yidams and |
| 4. Dakinis |
| More explanations | Iconography | Our Refuge Trees |
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Measurements: | 53.1 x 82.7" | 135 x 210 cm |
| Price: | on request |
| Shipment: | Parcel Service from Germany or Nepal |
| Color: | Color Version |
| Material: | Natural Stone Colors |
| High resolution: | Display [3.4 MB, 2450 x 3614 px.] |
