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Vintage Heruka Mahakala Mandala Thangka Introduction To The Thangka : We have had this Heruka Mahakala Mandala Thangka in our collection for over 20 years now. This thangka was stored away for several years. We just very recently decided to showcase our vintage thangka collection on platforms. We were thrilled to discover the quality & depth of these beautiful thangkas when we unveiled them & decided to showcase them online for everyone. Mandala literally means a circle. The Tibetan word for mandala is Kyilkhor, which means "center & surrounding environment ." in simple terms, it is a circle used as a visual aid for concentration & introversive meditation. Meditating using a mandala leads to the attainment of insights & it helps to increase one's level of concentration. It also helps to activate forces within oneself which culminates into "Siddhi " or super-natural forces. The mandala is the graphic representation of this process. It is not only theoretical but practical as an operational scheme involving a clear plan for practical realization of the process within oneself. It thus becomes an instrument ( Yantra ). It is believed that by just looking at a mandala one's soul is spiritually purified. Thus, a mandala represents the palace of purity a magic circle cleansed of spiritual obstacles & impurities. The square of the sacred palace is enclosed in multiple circles of flame, vajra & lotus. These three circles forming the outer rims of the mandala symbolize enlightenment, which the meditating person must gain before he or she can enter the illuminated palace. The mandala then consists of the inner square where the deity of the mandala resides. How to take care of your thangka? -Hang your thangka in a traditional silk brocade -Regular Inspection of your thangka; examine the borders & all attachments. -Keep thangkas covered when they are on display but not in use. -Rotate thangkas between display & storage on a regular basis, two to four times a year, to reduce the amount of exposure to light. Keep away from sunlight & humidity. -Do not apply liquids or other materials to the surface of the thangka. How does Thangka benefit us? It goes without saying that every detail of a painting has a symbolic meaning. Regardless of your religious affiliation, a thangka can help you on your path to enlightenment, whether you practice Buddhism or have other religious convictions. Thangkas are paintings that depict deities with various iconographic elements & symbolism that encourage meditation on the teachings of the god they depict. Any thangka is intended to aid in the removal of the film of ignorance, which is a significant barrier to the road to enlightenment. The Thangka is revered as a holy item. They promote positivity, spread Buddhism's teachings, bring about peace, harmony, & oneness, & dispel any negative energy that may be there. Size : 17" / 43 cm (width) x 24"/ 61 cm (height) Materials: Cotton Canvas, Acrylic Colors, Genuine 24K Gold THIS THANGKA
