{"product_id":"bhavachakra-wheel-of-life-thangka-orange-border-17-x-13-5","title":"Unframed Bhavachakra Wheel of Life Thangka | Orange Border | 44 × 35 cm","description":"\u003ch2\u003eThe Cycle of Existence, Rendered in Vivid Detail\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis striking \u003cstrong\u003eBhavachakra (Wheel of Life) Thangka\u003c\/strong\u003e presents the complete map of conditioned existence in a distinctive and beautifully executed composition. At the top center, the fierce face of \u003cstrong\u003eYama, the Lord of Death\u003c\/strong\u003e, flanked by skull-crowned figures, presides over the great wheel with terrifying authority. The six realms of existence radiate outward from the three poisons at the center, each populated with dozens of figures living out the consequences of their karma.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhat makes this piece particularly distinctive is its \u003cstrong\u003evibrant orange and terracotta border\u003c\/strong\u003e with a deep black inner border, adorned on both sides with a continuous column of auspicious symbols: the dharma wheel, the endless knot, the lotus, and more. At the base, dragons and sea creatures emerge from the waters below the wheel. The luminous blue background gives the warm earth tones and gold detailing exceptional brilliance.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eProvenance\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eHand-painted in \u003cstrong\u003eKathmandu, Nepal, circa 2000\u003c\/strong\u003e, by skilled artisans working in the living tradition of Nepalese sacred art. Pieces from this period and origin represent some of the finest examples of the craft produced in the modern era.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eDimensions\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e17 inches tall x 13.5 inches wide\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSold \u003cstrong\u003eunframed\u003c\/strong\u003e, ready to hang or frame to your preference\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat You'll Receive\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOne hand-painted thangka on cotton canvas\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAuthentic Kathmandu craftsmanship with gold detailing throughout\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA distinctive orange border composition, unique among Bhavachakra thangkas\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003ePerfect For\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStudents and scholars of Buddhist philosophy and iconography\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMeditation rooms, dharma centers, and sacred home altars\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCollectors of Himalayan and Tibetan Buddhist fine art\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003e⚠️ Condition Disclosure\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis piece is offered at a reduced price due to the following minor condition issues, visible in the detail photos provided:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBorder fraying:\u003c\/strong\u003e Loose canvas threads along the left black inner border edge.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCorner imperfection:\u003c\/strong\u003e Minor paint lifting at the corner where the orange and black borders meet.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe painted artwork itself is fully intact and unaffected. A professional framer can address these border issues during mounting. Please review all detail photos carefully before purchasing. All sales are final.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Wheel of Life is said to have been designed by the Buddha himself as a teaching tool. To contemplate it is to see the entire architecture of conditioned existence, and the path beyond it.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wondering Monk","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50200092377336,"sku":null,"price":895.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0832\/7777\/5096\/files\/bhavachakra-thangka-iii-close-framed-shot.png?v=1787325132","url":"https:\/\/wonderingmonk.store\/products\/bhavachakra-wheel-of-life-thangka-orange-border-17-x-13-5","provider":"Wondering Monk","version":"1.0","type":"link"}