Buddha Shakyamuni Thangka | Religious Buddhist Art | Wall Decors
Buddha Shakyamuni Thangka Introduction To The Thangka : Shakyamuni Buddha, sometimes known as "the Buddha," is the historical Buddha and the founder of Buddhist thought. Each "Kalpa" (a Buddhist eon) is seen as having its own Buddha in the Buddhist faith, whose teachings eventually dwindle until the next Buddha appears. He is thought to have lived around 420 BC and devoted the most of his time to preaching the Dharma. His life is vividly portrayed in The Life of Buddha Thangka. He is regarded as an inspiration, a mentor, and a role model. He is claimed to be guaranteed a place on Earth by the "dharma," or spiritual doctrine, and the "sanga," or Buddhist society.How to take care of your thangka? -Hang your thangka in a traditional silk brocade-Regular Inspection of your thangka; examine the borders and all attachments.-Keep thangkas covered when they are on display but not in use.-Rotate thangkas between display and storage regularly, two to four times a year, to reduce the amount of e