{"product_id":"guru-padmasambhava-in-thangka-by-gyaltsen-zimba","title":"Guru Padmasambhava in Thangka by Gyaltsen Zimba","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis devotional Thangka painting by Gyaltsen Zimba depicts Guru Padmasambhava (also known as Guru Rinpoche). Originating as a form of sacred scroll painting on canvas, Thangkas function as vital meditational tools, guiding practitioners along the path to enlightenment. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAt the heart of the composition is Guru Padmasambhava, the precious master who brought Buddhism to Tibet. He is depicted in a state of powerful, serene awareness, with open eyes, a slight mustache and an intense, compassionate gaze. Directly behind his head is a simple, radiant white circular halo that emphasizes his pure mind.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHe wears the elaborate, multi-layered robes of a master. This includes a brilliant blue under-tunic adorned with fine golden embroidery, layered beneath an ornate, deep red monastic robe and a brown patterned outer cape that drapes elegantly over his shoulders. Atop his head is his characteristic lotus hat (Pema Shah), intricately detailed in orange and blue patterns, surmounted by a half-vajra and a towering peacock feather, symbolizing the transmutation of passion into pure wisdom.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHis right hand is raised to his chest in the tarjani mudra (the gesture of warding off evil forces) while holding a golden vajra (thunderbolt), representing indestructible spiritual reality. His left hand rests in his lap in the dhyana mudra (meditation gesture), cradling a white skull-cup (kapala) filled with the nectar of immortality and topped by a longevity vase.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eResting against his left shoulder is his ritual trident staff, the khatvanga. It features a cross-vajra, a vase of immortality, three severed human heads representing the conquest of the three poisons (desire, anger and ignorance), with a flaming trident tip pointing to the sky.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe framing of Guru Padmasambhava highlights his supreme spiritual attainment and ultimate awakening. Radiating from behind his head and fanning out across the top of the canvas is a magnificent, cross-hatched lattice of interlaced rainbow beams. This complex geometric pattern represents the Rainbow Body (Jalu), the ultimate manifestation of a fully enlightened being whose physical body dissolves into pure light upon death.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eGuru Padmasambhava sits in the full vajrasana posture atop a multi-tiered spiritual throne. His throne rests upon a sprawling, vibrant bed of blooming lotus petals. This entire lotus seat floats majestically upon a deep blue ocean of swirling waves and white-capped foam. Floating directly in front of the throne on the water's edge is a wooden offering table holding a large, red-and-white ritual cake offering (torma), flanked by additional sacred objects. Below this, stretching across the shoreline, is a horizontal row of colorful, spherical wish-fulfilling jewels.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe lower portion of the Thangka shifts into a tranquil, earthly plane that balances the intense spiritual energy above. The bottom features a vast plain of soft green, symbolizing a peaceful, pure realm. Centered at the very bottom edge is a quiet, small blue pond from which a single, pristine pink lotus flower blossom. The bottom corners are framed by stylized, multi-hued mountain peaks, while a few small butterflies can be seen fluttering on the right side, introducing a gentle touch of natural life and joy.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Gyaltsen Zimba","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48370582847702,"sku":null,"price":66000.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1194\/1498\/files\/1._Guru_Padmasambhava_in_Thangka_by_Gyaltsen_Zimba.png?v=1781692079","url":"https:\/\/www.memeraki.com\/products\/guru-padmasambhava-in-thangka-by-gyaltsen-zimba","provider":"Memeraki Retail and Tech Pvt Ltd.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}