Canvas Size: 15" x 21"
Brocade: 30" x 44"
Origin: Nepal

Amitabha, Sanskrit word, literally means boundless light and boundless life. This Thangka depicts Amitabha Buddha seated in his celestial paradise called Sukhavati, or the "realm of bliss”. Amitabha Buddha positions his hands in the typical gesture of meditation and also holds the begging bowl of an ordained Buddhist monk . The begging Bowl is a symbol of infinite openness and receptivity.

What are Thangkas?

Thangka Paintings are composite three-dimensional products of art, which derive their themes from Buddhist philosophies. They are essentially religious objects and are of great significance to the Tibetan Buddhists. These beautifully crafted banners are generally hung on monastery walls; they are also an integral part of Buddhist religious processions.

The Tibetan word “Thang” means a flat surface, which when suffixed with “ka”(painting) means “a flat painting” or a “painting on a flat surface”. These paintings are generally done on flat surfaces but they offer the option of being rolled up when not being displayed, a la scroll paintings.