Original Hand painted fine Quality Kalachakra Mandala Thangka Code: 41279 Size: 15 x 15 inches, 38x 38 cms Material: Pure 24 Carat Gold,Gouache & acrylic colors on Cotton Canvas It is reported that in the year after Buddha Shakyamuni attained Enlightenment,he was asked by King Chandrabhadra of Shambhala to teach the Kalachakra Tantra.The Buddha manifested himself in the form of the Kalachakra meditational deity & gave the full teachings & initiation of this tantra.The kalachakra teaching was then transmitted through a lineage of seven kings & 25 propagators. Kalachakra mandala is the “Palace of Purity"with more than seven hundred deities residing inside ,represented by various signs & symbols .The entrances of the palace nearest to the centre are said to be cittacakra(mind-wheels),and the middle entrances are said to be vakcakra(voice-wheels).Outside the gates of vakcakra are figures of various animals,including a corpse,and marigold-like lotus flower.They include a deer,buffalo,ram peacock,elephant,mongoose ,bull,makara,mouse,and the Garuda.They are the vehicles of various divinities of the Hindu pantheon. The outermost gates belong to the third circle called kayacakra(body-wheels).There are four gates & four chariots one in each gate.You can see boars drawing a chariot at the eastern gate,horses drawing the chariot at the southern gate,elephants at the western gate & lions drawing the chariot at the northern gate. Kalachakra Mandala is one of the most complicated forms of Tibetan mandalas which is used as a device for meditation & which is worshipped for the betterment of all the sentient beings.It also represents the cosmos system which consists of the five major elements of life. Namely - Fire , Earth , Water , Air & Space . Size: 15”/38 cm (width) x 15"/38 cm (height) Materials: Cotton Canvas, Acrylic Colors, Genuine 24K Gold THIS THANGKA IS HAND-PAINTED in THE TRADITIONAL STYLE & THE QUALITY IS HIGH Framing: -Not mounted on a traditional brocade -Tibetan Silk brocade is available in a variety of colors & quality -Price ranges from $35 to $100 depending upon the silk quality -Additional 3 business days for this service Delivery: -Free Shipping or $ 25 with a frame -Standard Courier Services -4-10 business days for delivery -All items are insured Return Policy: -Returns are accepted within 60 business days. -You can ship either to Nepal or Texas (USA), whichever works better for you. We will be more than happy to answer all your questions. Please contact us to: - Custom order a thangka of any Vajrayana deity. Usually, it takes 2-5 months (depending on complexity) to finish such a thangka of average size. May everything be auspicious! Orange Halo Kalachakra Mandala | Buddhist Tibetan Hand Painting Religions & Spirituality Wall Hanging Art Compassion Yoga
