Amogasiddhi Buddha Thangka

Amogasiddhi is one of the five Transcendental (Dhyani) Buddhas that correspond with the cardinal directions — North, South, East, West and Center.

The attributes of Amogasiddhi are as follows;

Path: Power and Energy
Direction: North
Mudra: Fearlessness
Symbol: Double Dorje
Primordial Wisdom: All Accomplishing
Vehicle: Griffin
Consort: Green Tara
Aggregate: The perfected state of Volition
Color: Green

In this Thangka, Amogasiddhi is the central figure, seated in full-lotus posture on a sun, moon and lotus throne, hand in the mudra of fearlessness. Two attendants stand on either side, representing the masculine and feminine principles, and balancing the energy.

The dark blue background represents deep space. Amogasiddhi is surrounded by 220 buddhas in various emanations, signifying limitless buddha activity.

This Khadampa thangka is a unique and magnificent piece, painted with crushed stone and mineral pigments and genuine 24-carat powdered gold. Dimensions of the thangka painting are 33" x 41".

The brocade frame is also significant. During the times of the Silk Road, silk brocade was more precious than gold. Rolls of silk were presented as gifts to spiritual masters and kings. The colors are associated with Buddhism and the radiant spheres of the chakras.

Each of our Thangkas has been framed with fine silk brocade with colors that enhance and compliment the paintings themselves. Wooden dowels on the top and bottom are sewn between the brocade front and red cotton backing fabric. The painting is covered with bright yellow fine silk, patterned with the symbols of auspicious coincidence, which serves as a protective covering when the Thangka is rolled, and a design element, representing an umbrella, when gathered above the painting. Additionally there are two long red silk ribbons, with the endless knot pattern, that are a traditional design element, bestowing honor and preciousness. The dowels are protected by silver end-covers elaborately carved and chased with gold polish.

The use of these Thangkas for promoting peace through cultivating an enlightened state of mind dates back to the period of Kublai Khan. Today, the Khadampa Thangkas we offer are painted in Nepal by members of a Tibetan Newari family with a lineage dating back to the 16th century. Very time consuming to produce, less than 20 scrolls are painted each year