Thangka of the Dhyani Buddhas

Beautiful scroll painting showing the Dhyani Buddhas - Meditating Buddhas in different episodes until enlightenment (at the top and bottom ends of the drawing). It is formed by Dharmapalas -protective deities (between the Mandala and the meditation Buddha above and below) and a Mandala in the centre. It is a representation of Peace.

Mineral paints and gold paint on canvas with high quality border made of Cotton with silver brocade from Nepal. Dimensions with fabric application: Length 82 cm, Width at the top 48 cm, Width at the bottom 57 cm. image dimensions: Height 37 cm, Width: 27 cm.

The content of the Thangka always represents aspects of the Buddhist teachings and allows us to grasp them visually. The images are held in great reverence as they represent the seat of the respective deity or manifestations of various aspects of the Buddha's teachings.

The oldest pictorial Buddhist representations were found in the Ajanta caves in a temple complex in Maharashtra (India), they were carved into the rock. The oldest cave temple dates back to the 2nd century BC. back. The caves were plastered and intricately painted with depictions of the life of the Buddha.

The oldest finds of Buddhist paintings on a canvas date back to the 11th century. There are Thangka paintings from central Tibet from this period, which are counted among the most important works of art in Tibetan art.