Tibetan Samatha Meditation Thangka | Nine Stages of Vipassana

Tibetan Samatha Meditation Thangka | The Buddhist Meditation Process Tibetan Samatha Meditation Thangka represents the route of meditative focus in Buddhist practice, especially the path toward Samatha (calm, abiding, or quiet meditation). The image depicts a monk, seen in various phases, guiding an elephant down a narrow path step-by-step. This masterwork showcases the traditional Karma Gadri style, known for its rich colors and vibrant textures. It is beautifully painted on cotton canvas using natural stone colors. The intricate details and depth of the artwork are further enhanced by 24K gold.  The elephant symbolizes restless and untamed intellect. It starts off black and is accompanied by a playful monkey. As the monk meditates more, the elephant gradually turns white, representing the mind's increasing steadiness and purity. Initially, while leading the elephant, the monkey slowly fades away, signifying the end of distractions and thought processes. Furthermore, the initial effor