Chenresig Thangka | Avalokiteshvara | Handpainted Religious Art
Chenresig Thangka Introduction To The Thangka : This form of Avalokiteshvara is widely used for devotional practice for Mahayana and Vajrayana Buddhism followers. His six-syllable mantra “ Om mani pad me hum” is the household mantra for all Buddhists worldwide. Chenrezig is gracefully seated in meditation posture surrounded by fully bloomed flowers in this four-armed Avalokiteshvara thangka. This high-quality bodhisattva art portrays Chenresig folding his two hands in a devotional gesture. The upper right-hand holds the never-ending cycle, akashamala, and his upper left-hand holds a white lotus.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 exposure to light. Keep away from sunlight and humidity.-Do not apply