Description
Chenrezig with Amitabha Buddha Thangka Art is handpainted on cotton canvas by Thangka artist from Nepal. Chenrezig is also known as Avalokitesvara.
Chenrezig is presented at the center of the thangka. Amitabha Buddha is presented at the top of the Chenrezig in thangka. Chenrezig is the most revered of all Bodhisattva embodying the compassion of all Buddhas.
Iconography of Chenrezig
Chenrezig is presented at the center of the thangka. Chenrezig Tibetan Art is visualized in many forms with various numbers of faces and arms, and various colors and ornaments. He sits on a lotus and the flat disc of the moon with another moon disk behind him, reflecting his total purity.
Two of his four arms are joined in the prayer position holding the wish-fulfilling gem. In his other left hand, he holds a lotus flower and in his other right hand, there is a crystal mala which he is using to count the repetitions of his mantra.
Mantra of Chenrezig
The Mantra of Chenrezig is Om Mani Padme Hum.
Iconography of Amitabha buddha
Amitabha Buddha is presented at the top of the Chenrezig in thangka. Amitabha is head of the Lotus Family, one of the oldest & significant of the Five Buddha Families. This family represents love, purity, compassion & peace. Amitabha Purelandis a place of infinite bliss & boundless light.
Amitabha Buddha is also one of the five Tathagatas representing the wisdoAmitabha Buddha is also one of the five Tathagatas representing the wisdom of discriminating awareness. Amitabha Buddha is red in color. He is represented in the stupa facing to the west. He rides on a peacock symbolizing that he can take away the suffering of others just as the peacock eats poisonous plants and yet his tail shines forth.
Mantra of Amitabha Buddha
The mantra of Amitabha Buddha is Om Ami Dewa hr.
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