Green Tara Thanka

This is an old Thanka painting of Green Tara, painted in Newari style. Green Tara is represented seated on a lotus-throne, the right leg pendant, with the foot supported by a small lotus, the stem of which is attached to the lotus throne. She is slender, graceful in her pose, and dressed like a Bodhisattva and wears the five-leafed crown. These leaves of crown symbolize five Dhyani-Buddhas.

Some time in her crown, the five Dhyani-Buddhas are figured.
Her hair is abundant and wavy. Her right hand is in varad or 'charity' mudra, and her left, which is in 'argument' mudra, holds the lotus.
She has two full open [human] eyes, where as her another manifestation the White Tara has seven meditation [half-closed] eyes. The goddess may also be represented with a small image of Amoghasiddhi [one of the five Dhyani-Buddhas] in her headdress.

Green Tara is represented seated on a lotus-throne, the right leg pendant, with the foot supported by a small lotus, which symbolize she is free from samsara – through her practice and attainments. She is ready to help for her practitioner. Green tara is very immediate and quick. One calls to her for immediate assistance, and also often for help with worldly things like lover, wealth and so on, as well as spiritual things.
Newari Green Tara Thanka 4

Master Artist Mukti Singh Thapa

Mukti Singh Thapa is one of Nepal's foremost traditional painters and one of the principal originators of the revived Newar style of painting. A Magar from Bandipur in the Eastern hills, Mukti Singh came to Kathmandu and began painting in the mid 1970s, and quickly became attracted to the early medieval Newar style of the 13-16th centuries.

In this style he has become a master, one of the only painters using this style and associated techniques who does not rely on copying earlier works, preferring to design his own compositions within the bounds of the Newar paintings iconography and canon. He paints almost exclusively in the natural pigments of the Newar palette. Please Visit Asian Art's Website to view Collection of Mukti Singh Thapa.

Mahakala Thanka Paintings

Newari arts had a great influence on the development of Tibetan paintings. The arts flourished later in the 15th and 16th century. Tibetan reliance in newar style in painting was finally replaced by distinctly Tibetan style. The existence in constant assimilation, adoption of new ideas in a vibrant cultural resulted into two developments in Tibetan paintings in 15th century based on Indo-Newar and primarily Chinese elements. Newari art has the huge influence, evident in style over Tibetan painting.plz read more at Types of Thangka Paintings


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Wonderful Ganesh thanka

Ganapati worship lokeshwor as form of Stupa, the central figure in this superb painting, is associated with good fortune, auspicious beginnings, and the successful overcoming of obstacles. "Ganapati" is the Buddhist name for the Hindu elephant head-god ( read: WHY GANESHA HAS ELEPHANT HEAD ), Ganesha, the god of wisdom is also known as "sidhi data" or bestower of success in work. He is worshipped as the lord of wisdom and success, beginnings and as the lord of defender and remover of obstacles, and patron of arts. This is a master piece newari thanka by master artist Bal Krishna. See below i have tried to post some better detail image of this thanka.
In this Thanka Ganesh worship Stupa with Pancha Buddha, Lokeshwor appear above stupa holding full blown lotus in left hand while right hand exhibits the abhaya mudra (gesture). Dhyani Buddha Amoghasiddhi and Green Tara also appears at Top of the thangka. Amoghasiddhi Sitting in meditation position above clouds, his left hand on the lap and the right exhibits the abhaya mudra. he is green in color.
On the Top right of thanka Green tara siting on Branch of tree. Green tara reaches out her hand in the gesture of granting protection, freeing one from fear, obstacles, and difficulties. With her right foot stepping forward, she is alert, determined, and ready to actively help all who call upon her. Green Tara is known as the 'Swift One' or the 'Swift Liberator' due to her immediate response to those who request her aid. Green Tara's compassion for the welfare of all living beings is said to be even stronger than a mother's love for her children, also holding half blown water-lily with long petals.

The four-armed Ganesh sitting on top of a lotus platform in front of stupa. His primary hands exhibit Namskar mudra gesture of worship. 2nd right hand offering flowers at stupa and 2nd left hand holding axe and offering lotus flower by his trunk. He is jeweled with crown. He also wears a scarf, arranged in lappets on his shoulders; and a beautifully patterned skirt (Dhoti), secured below his ponderous belly, covers his thighs.(see left image. View larger image by click)
This wonderful Newari Thanka is painted by the experienced master artist Bal krishna, of Nepal who have been in this business for generations. Click image for view detail. This thanka is one of our best thanka among our collection.

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Dhyani Buddha Vairochana

In last post we have read about the five Dhyani Buddha (Click links to read). As we know Vairochana is the First Dhyani buddha among five dhyani Buddha. So here I am going to share some short description about Vairochana. Thanka paintings on this post are hand painted and very Good quality, It is Newari Style Thanka. You can Click the pictures to see details of Thanka paintings.

Vairochana means "He Who Is Like the Sun" or "the Radiating One." Vairochana regarded as origin of the five Dhyani Buddha. His wisdom is the Wisdom of the Dharmadhatu. The Dharmadhatu ( Meaning Of DHARMADHATU ) is the Realm of Truth, in which all things exist as they really are. Vairochana's wisdom is also referred to as the All-Pervading Wisdom of the Dharmakaya. The Dharmakaya is the Body of the Law, or the absolute Buddha nature.

Vairochana's transcendent wisdom reveals the realm of highest reality and overcomes the poison of ignorance, or delusion. His wisdom is considered to be the origin of all the wisdoms of the Dhyani Buddhas.

Vairochana is usually located in the center of the stupa or mandalas of the Dhyani Buddhas. Sometimes he is placed between Akshobhya and Ratna Sambhava in the stupa. He resides always in the Akanistha heaven. According to some texts, he is positioned in the east. His color is white (or blue), symbolizing a pure consciousness. He rules over the element of ether and embodies the skandha of consciousness. In some systems, he is associated with the skandha of form.

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Live Thanka Painting At Silom Complex

We heartly welcome all our customers, readers and visitors to visit and feel the spiritual environment brought to you all the way from Tibet and Nepal In The heart of Bangkok at Silom Complex.
On the auspicious occasion of new years, we present to all our valuable customers with the live Thanka Painting Exhibition by well known Thanka artist from Nepal, Mr. Prem Kumar Lama .
We are also selling Thankas Paintings and Tibetan and Nepalese Handicrafts in very special price during this Exhibition.
Visit the exhibition and grab the magical mystical paintings in very low prices that you won’t believe.
(Paintings Tools: Stone Colors and Gold below picture)

Some Pictures From Exhibition ......

Sketching Medicine Buddha Mandala. also Read Post Medicine Buddha Mandala




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TIBETAN ARTS Exhibition AT MBK SHOPPING MALL

Hello Friends ,Today We am Going to Invite you For Tibetan Thankas And Artifacts Exhibition at MBK,Ground fl. In front Of KFC. Arts Gallery is holding the "TIBETAN THANKA" fair featuring a display of more than 150 collections of the famous Tibetan and Newari Thanka Paintings, Statues, Ritual Objects, Silver rings , pendents etc. Exhibition Start From Today 17 Nov till 26 Nov.(About 10 days)

In Exhibition mostely Thanka Paintings, are Mandala, Wheel of life ,Buddha life story, many Ganesha Thanka (newari puwva) ,Avalokiteshwor With 1000 Arms ,And Many More. All an exhibition detailing the background, legends and how to properly pay respect to these Thanka. You can see How Tibetan people worship Thanka and Etc.
Exhibition held in front of KFC Ground fl. at MBK Shopping Mall . So yesterday we went to setup a exhibition Spot. So i took some Pictures Of Exhibition. I would Like To take Picture all of Them But Time Went So fast When We setup our exhibhition spot It was already 2 a.m in The Morning. So i Took only few picture , I will try to Take Another Picture while I Will be there again. If you are a fan of "TIBETAN AND NEPALESE ARTS " You Must Visit This Exhibition . So Hurry Up!! Because It's Only For 10 Days .


Venue :MBK Ground fl.(Infront of KFC) Date : 17-25, Nov 2007 .

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