8th Karmapa Thangka (Mikyö Dorje)

The Story in the Details

• Dimensions: 50 x 35 cm
• Sacred Materials: Genuine 24K Gold, Mineral Pigments, Cotton Canvas
• Hand-Painted In: Kathmandu Valley, Nepal
• Artistic Tradition: Karma Gadri Style
• Framing: Unframed / Silk Brocade
• A Unique Creation: Original, one-of-a-kind painting.

Iconography: A Visual Dharma Teaching

The 8th Karmapa, Mikyö Dorje, appears here as a master of tantric realisation, guiding you to cut through illusions.

• Sacred Form: 
  He wears the Black Crown, a symbol of the power to liberate beings merely through sight.
• The Throne: 
  He sits upon a lotus atop a red Hexagram (Dharmodaya), representing the source of all reality and his mastery over Vajrayana teachings.
• Right Hand: 
  He raises a golden Vajra, symbolizing the indestructible nature of compassion (Method).
• Left Hand: 
  Resting at his hip, he holds a Kilaya (Ritual Dagger). 
  This powerful implement symbolizes the piercing energy that subdues obstacles and pins down the ego, grounding the practitioner in truth.

The Living Landscape & Artistry

• Background: 
  The Karma Gadri style utilizes vast, open space to represent the luminous nature of the mind.
• Mastery: 
  Created by a master artist, every detail—from the golden lotuses to the fluid robes—is painted with devotion using 24K Gold.

A Sacred Tool for Your Path

• For Protection: 
  The presence of the Kilaya makes this Thangka a powerful shield against negativity.
• The Heart-Mantra: 
  Chanting Karmapa Chenno invokes the lineage's blessing.
• Final Blessing: 
  May this Thangka fill your home with light and your heart with fearlessness.