1 / 15HAND-PAINTED BHAVACHAKRA WHEEL OF LIFE THANGKA | SAMSARA MANDALA | TIBETAN ART
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Specifications
- Unit of Sale
- Single Piece
- Size
- Medium
- Date of Creation
- 2000-Now
- Item Length
- 24 in
- Region of Origin
- Nepal
- Framing
- Unframed
- Listed By
- Dealer or Reseller
- Year of Production
- 2021
- Unit Type
- Unit
- Original/Licensed Reproduction
- Original
- Item Height
- 24 in
- Painting Surface
- Handmade Cotton Canvas
- Style
- Indian, Realism
- Features
- Matted, One of a Kind (OOAK)
- Unit Quantity
- 1
- Handmade
- Yes
- Culture
- Lama Lama
- Item Width
- 18 in
- Time Period Produced
- 2020-Now
- Color
- Multi-Color
- Title
- Thangka Painting
- Period
- Ultra Contemporary (2020 - Now)
- Material
- Watercolor, Cotton Canvas
- Subject
- Art, Asia, Buddha
- Type
- Painting
- Theme
- Cultures & Ethnicities, Mythological, Religious, Art
- Production Technique
- Watercolor Painting
- Country of Origin
- Nepal
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ORIGINAL HAND-PAINTED BHAVACHAKRA WHEEL OF LIFE THANGKA | SAMSARA MANDALA | TIBETAN BUDDHIST ART This original hand-painted Tibetan Thangka depicts the sacred Bhavachakra, also known as the Wheel of Life or Samsara Mandala. One of the most important visual teachings in Buddhism, the Bhavachakra illustrates the cycle of…Read full descriptionShow less
ORIGINAL HAND-PAINTED BHAVACHAKRA WHEEL OF LIFE THANGKA | SAMSARA MANDALA | TIBETAN BUDDHIST ART
This original hand-painted Tibetan Thangka depicts the sacred Bhavachakra, also known as the Wheel of Life or Samsara Mandala. One of the most important visual teachings in Buddhism, the Bhavachakra illustrates the cycle of existence, karma, rebirth, and the path toward liberation.
Rich in symbolism and spiritual meaning, this traditional artwork serves as both a meditation aid and a profound teaching tool. Every detail has been carefully painted by skilled Himalayan artists using traditional methods passed down through generations.
The Wheel of Life reminds us of the impermanent nature of existence and encourages reflection on the causes of suffering and the possibility of awakening.
SYMBOLISM OF THE BHAVACHAKRA
Yama – Lord of Impermanence
At the outer edge of the wheel stands Yama, the Lord of Death, holding the entire cycle of existence within his grasp. His presence symbolizes the impermanent nature of all conditioned life and reminds us that all beings are subject to change.
The Three Poisons
At the center of the wheel are the three forces that drive samsara:
- Pig – Ignorance
- Snake – Anger and Aversion
- Rooster – Desire and Attachment
Together they symbolize the mental afflictions that keep beings trapped in the cycle of suffering.
The Wheel of Karma
The second circle illustrates the law of karma, showing how positive and negative actions shape future experiences and rebirths.
The Six Realms of Existence
The Bhavachakra depicts the six realms through which beings may be reborn:
- God Realm
- Demi-God (Asura) Realm
- Human Realm
- Animal Realm
- Hungry Ghost Realm
- Hell Realm
Each realm represents both a state of existence and a psychological condition experienced in daily life.
The Twelve Nidanas
The outer rim contains the Twelve Links of Dependent Origination, illustrating how all phenomena arise through interconnected causes and conditions.…
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