Created in the 1950s, this extraordinary thangka is a hand-painted devotional work by a Tibetan monk in meditation. Each brushstroke is not mere pigment, but prayer — a meditative act infused with mantra, concentration, and sacred intention.
Adorned with hand-applied gold leaf, the painting carries a luminous quality traditionally reserved for sacred iconography. Light dances across its surface, transforming it into both window and mirror — reflecting the vast cosmology of Tibetan Buddhism and the inner stillness of its maker.
Details
Origin: Tibet
Era: 1950s
Artist: Painted by a monk in meditation
Medium: Mineral pigments and gold leaf on cotton canvas
Dimensions: 17” × 22.5”
Condition: Vintage, with natural age-worn wear consistent with sacred objects
Features: Traditional Buddhist iconography with ornate borders and gold leaf accents
Spiritual Significance
Sacred Visualization Tool: Used in meditation to guide practitioners into deeper states of presence
Energy of Devotion: Painted as prayer, carrying the resonance of mantra, stillness, and spiritual clarity
Gold as Light: Symbolizing purity and imperishability, gold leaf embodies illumination, truth, and timeless presence
Not simply a painting — but a consecrated artifact, a vessel of meditation, and a timeless expression of Tibetan Buddhist devotion.
Note on Sacred Objects
Our pieces often originate in Buddhist traditions, yet their essence is universal. You do not need to be Buddhist — nor hold any specific beliefs — to welcome them into your life. These objects are not bound to religious worship; they are reminders of awareness, compassion, and our shared human connection. Whether worn, carried, or placed in your space, they serve as anchors for mindfulness and presence — a quiet reminder that we are all connected.
Created in the 1950s, this extraordinary thangka is a hand-painted devotional work by a Tibetan monk in meditation. Each brushstroke is not mere pigment, but prayer — a meditative act infused with mantra, concentration, and sacred intention.
Adorned with hand-applied gold leaf, the painting carries a luminous quality traditionally reserved for sacred iconography. Light dances across its surface, transforming it into both window and mirror — reflecting the vast cosmology of Tibetan Buddhism and the inner stillness of its maker.
Details
Origin: Tibet
Era: 1950s
Artist: Painted by a monk in meditation
Medium: Mineral pigments and gold leaf on cotton canvas
Dimensions: 17” × 22.5”
Condition: Vintage, with natural age-worn wear consistent with sacred objects
Features: Traditional Buddhist iconography with ornate borders and gold leaf accents
Spiritual Significance
Sacred Visualization Tool: Used in meditation to guide practitioners into deeper states of presence
Energy of Devotion: Painted as prayer, carrying the resonance of mantra, stillness, and spiritual clarity
Gold as Light: Symbolizing purity and imperishability, gold leaf embodies illumination, truth, and timeless presence
Not simply a painting — but a consecrated artifact, a vessel of meditation, and a timeless expression of Tibetan Buddhist devotion.
Note on Sacred Objects
Our pieces often originate in Buddhist traditions, yet their essence is universal. You do not need to be Buddhist — nor hold any specific beliefs — to welcome them into your life. These objects are not bound to religious worship; they are reminders of awareness, compassion, and our shared human connection. Whether worn, carried, or placed in your space, they serve as anchors for mindfulness and presence — a quiet reminder that we are all connected.
