This with 135 x 210 cm exceptionally large scroll painting shows in great detail 94 different deities and lamas. Use the six links below for more detailed descriptions.
Vajradhara is the primordial Buddha, the Dharmakaya Buddha, and is considered the highest deity in the Buddhist pantheon. Vajradhara embodies the quintessence of Buddhahood itself. Vajradhara represents the essence of enlightenment attained by the historical Buddha.
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| Karmapas | Shamarpas | Kagju Lamas |
| Protective Deities | All Details | Ikonography |
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 Sakyapa lineage |
| 2. Lamas of Kugyu lineage |
| 3. Yidams and |
| 4. Dakinis |
| Our Refuge Tree Thangkas | | | Ikonography |
| Property | Value |
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| 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 [3.3 MB, 2640 x 3612 px.] |
