{"product_id":"shakyamuni-buddha-mandala-thangka-16-5-x-13-5","title":"Unframed Shakyamuni Buddha Mandala Thangka | 42 × 35 cm","description":"\u003ch2\u003eThe Awakened One at the Center of All Things\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis luminous \u003cstrong\u003eShakyamuni Buddha Mandala Thangka\u003c\/strong\u003e is a masterwork of Nepalese sacred art, presenting the historical Buddha enthroned in golden radiance at the apex of a richly detailed palace gate mandala. Shakyamuni sits in serene meditation, his right hand touching the earth in the \u003cem\u003ebhumisparsha mudra\u003c\/em\u003e of enlightenment, presiding over a complete cosmological vision rendered in extraordinary detail.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe deep navy blue background makes the gold and warm earth tones absolutely luminous, giving this piece a jewel-like depth that draws the eye inward. The surrounding field teems with celestial beings floating on clouds, wrathful protectors guarding the four directions, and narrative scenes of devotional life set within temple architecture. The vivid red border frames the entire composition with warmth and authority.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis is a piece that rewards daily contemplation, a complete vision of the enlightened cosmos centered on the figure of the historical Buddha.\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\u003e16.5 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\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePristine condition\u003c\/strong\u003e, no flaws or damage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAuthentic Kathmandu craftsmanship with gold detailing throughout\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA compact size ideal for personal altars, meditation spaces, or intimate wall displays\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003ePerfect For\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePractitioners of Buddhism and students of Buddhist iconography\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCollectors of Himalayan and Tibetan Buddhist fine art\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA meaningful centerpiece for a meditation room, altar, or sacred space\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eShakyamuni Buddha is the teacher of our age, the one who found the path and showed it to the world. To live with his image is to be reminded, daily, that awakening is possible.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wondering Monk","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50194701222136,"sku":null,"price":1295.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0832\/7777\/5096\/files\/shakyamuni-buddha-mandala-thangka-close-framed-shot.png?v=1787283869","url":"https:\/\/wonderingmonk.store\/products\/shakyamuni-buddha-mandala-thangka-16-5-x-13-5","provider":"Wondering Monk","version":"1.0","type":"link"}