Was in touch with seller pre-purchase and the responses were quick, thorough, and very helpful. Item shipped quickly, was very well packaged and arrived two days ahead of schedule. This thangka is gorgeous. Very high quality, detailed. Great seller, great service, and a unique piece of art.
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Guru Rinpoche :
A magnificent representation of Padmasambhava, also known as Guru Rinpoche, who is regarded as a great master of Tibetan Buddhism, can be found in the Guru Rinpoche Thangka. The thangka shows Guru Rinpoche in his classic pose, perched on a lotus throne, holding a vajra in his right hand and a nectar-filled skull cup in his left.
Guru Rinpoche is surrounded by elaborate ornamentation and symbolism, such as representations of other gods and signs of protection, compassion, and knowledge. The Thangka's rich colors and traditional hand-painting methods give it a striking aesthetic effect.
Guru Rinpoche, who is regarded as a strong teacher, guardian, and guide, is thought to have contributed significantly to the expansion of Buddhism in Tibet.
What is a Thangka painting?
The Tibetan word Thangka means an unfolding painting, where the word Thang stands for an unfolding scroll and Ka means a painting. Thangka paintings, as a whole, are a visual representation of Buddhist deities, scenes, or mandalas, painted on silk or cotton canvas.
Thangka Paintings follow a generic principle of composition, design, and iconography. It is made following tradition and guidelines while leaving spaces for personal creativity and expression. In Buddhist culture, Thangka Paintings hold high religious values. In a way, it is also a tool that facilitates the realization of one's true nature or the nature of reality
In Ritual Thangka, we provide a collection of a variety of Thangka paintings. Every one of our paintings has been hand-picked by our curators. We take great care in scrutinizing all aspects, from the quality of the thangka cloth to its composition, so that you get only the finest quality paintings.
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Size: 20"/ 51 cm (width) x 27"/ 69cm (height)
Materials: Cotton Canvas, Acrylic Colors, Genuine 24K Gold
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THIS THANGKA IS HAND-PAINTED IN THE TRADITIONAL STYLE AND THE QUALITY IS HIGH
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Framing:
-Not mounted on a traditional brocade
-Tibetan Silk brocade is available in a variety of colors and quality
-Price ranges from $35 to $100 depending upon the silk quality
-Additional 3 business days for this service
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Delivery:
-Free Shipping
-Standard Courier Services
-4-10 business days for delivery
-All items are insured
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Return Policy:
-Returns are accepted within 60 business days.
-You can ship either to Nepal or Texas (USA), whichever works better for you.
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We will be more than happy to answer all your questions.