{"product_id":"unframed-bhavachakra-wheel-of-life-thangka-floral-border-16-5-x-12-5","title":"Unframed Bhavachakra Wheel of Life Thangka | Floral Border | 42 × 32 cm","description":"\u003ch2\u003eThe Wheel of Existence, Held by the Lord of Death\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis beautifully rendered \u003cstrong\u003eBhavachakra (Wheel of Life) Thangka\u003c\/strong\u003e presents the complete map of conditioned existence in a distinctive and highly ornate composition. At the top center, \u003cstrong\u003eYama, the Lord of Death\u003c\/strong\u003e, is depicted with a dramatic flaming crown and prominent fangs, gripping the great wheel with fierce authority. What makes this version particularly unusual is the base of the wheel, held not by animal claws but by \u003cstrong\u003edeity hands\u003c\/strong\u003e, a rare iconographic detail that sets this piece apart from more common Bhavachakra compositions.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe six realms of existence radiate outward from the three poisons at the center, each populated with dozens of figures rendered in warm earth tones and gold. \u003cstrong\u003eChenrezig\u003c\/strong\u003e appears in a temple scene in the upper left, and \u003cstrong\u003eShakyamuni Buddha\u003c\/strong\u003e in the upper right, both pointing the way to liberation beyond the cycle.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003ered border with a blue geometric inner border\u003c\/strong\u003e, adorned on all four sides with a continuous column of floral and auspicious motifs, gives this piece an exceptional decorative richness that rewards close study.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eProvenance\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis thangka originates from \u003cstrong\u003eNepal, early 2000s\u003c\/strong\u003e, hand-painted by skilled Himalayan 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 12.5 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 Nepalese craftsmanship with gold detailing throughout\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRare iconographic detail: deity hands at the base of the wheel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExceptionally ornate floral border on all four sides\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\u003eCollectors seeking rare iconographic variations\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMeditation rooms, dharma centers, and sacred home altars\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\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":50200128848120,"sku":null,"price":242.25,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0832\/7777\/5096\/files\/bhavachakra-thangka-iv-close-framed-shot.png?v=1787326905","url":"https:\/\/wonderingmonk.store\/products\/unframed-bhavachakra-wheel-of-life-thangka-floral-border-16-5-x-12-5","provider":"Wondering Monk","version":"1.0","type":"link"}