Tibetan Thangka
Zakiram Thangka is a Tibetan Buddhist artwork with rich and varied meanings. Here are some common metaphors:
Zakiram is a god of wealth, therefore, Zakiram Thangka is often regarded as a symbol of wealth, with the accumulation of wealth, career success and other auspicious meaning
Eliminating disasters and solving difficulties: In the images drawn by Zakiramthangka, there are many deities related to medicine, herbs, magic, etc. These deities have the meaning of resolving disasters, eliminating diseases and strengthening health.
Blessing of peace: Many of the images in Zakiram Thangka are related to blessing of peace, such as four-armed Avalokitesvara, Manshu Bodhisattva, etc., so Zakiram Thangka is often regarded as a symbol of blessing of peace.
Wisdom and courage: The lion, tiger and other images in Zakiramtanka represent courage and wisdom, and these images usually appear together, suggesting a combination of wisdom and courage.
Health and longevity: The images of white Tara and medicine Buddha in Zakiram Thangka have connotations such as eliminating illness and strengthening health and prolonging life, so Zakiram Thangka is also regarded as a symbol of health and longevity.
Career success: The green Tara, Vajra hand and other images in Zakiram Thangka have the meaning of career success and achievement of merit, so Zakiram Thangka is also regarded as a symbol of career success.
Family harmony: Zakiram Thangka in the four arms of the Great Vajra Vajra with family harmony, health and happiness of the meaning, therefore, Zakiram Thangka is also regarded as a symbol of family harmony.
Beauty and wealth: The beauty fairy and other images in Zakiram Thangka represent the meaning of beauty and wealth, therefore, Zakiram Thangka is also regarded as a symbol of beauty and wealth.
Wisdom and wealth: The image of the Yellow God of wealth in Zakiram Thangka represents the meaning of wisdom and wealth, therefore, Zakiram Thangka is also regarded as a symbol of wisdom and wealth.
Peace and health: The image of the white umbrella Buddha in Zakiram Thangka has a meaning of peace and health, so Zakiram Thangka is also regarded as a symbol of peace and health.
In short, Zakiram Thangka, as a Tibetan Buddhist art, has a very rich and varied meaning. The above are only a few common implications, do not represent all of the implications. When understanding and appreciating Zakiram Thangka, it is recommended to learn more about its cultural and historical background in order to better understand its meaning.
Zakiram's past and present lives imply a kind of life cycle and growth. In Tibetan Buddhism, it is believed that each person has his or her own past life, and that the actions and beliefs of the past life will affect the fate of this life. Zakiram, as a guardian god, represents the power to guard and protect the faith and is able to protect the practitioner.
The meaning of Zakiram's past life is expressed as follows: Past life: represents his past experiences and mistakes. It is believed that Zakiram may have made some mistakes in previous lives, but these mistakes can become lessons in this life to help people grow and develop better. This life: represents his opportunity and salvation. In this life, Zakiram can provide opportunities and help for people to correct the mistakes of previous lives, achieve redemption and growth.
In general, Zakiram's past and present lives imply a kind of life cycle and growth that can help people better understand their destiny and thus better pursue their goals and develop their potential.
In Tibetan Buddhism, Zakiram is a very popular female goddess of protection, who is said to help people eliminate disasters, smooth careers, family harmony, health and longevity. Here are some of the stories and legends associated with Zakiram:
Zakiram followed the monks back to the place of hiding: in the hands of Master Li Xiu of Upper Temple in Regong Wutun, he has the reputation of being the first Zakiram Thangka in China. According to legend, Zakiram once followed a Tibetan monk back to Tibet, where he became known as the God of wealth
The senior monk in Wutai Mountain during the Buddha found that was poisoned in the palace struggle of the concubine's soul crying in the palace, so the story of the emperor and asked the senior monk to chant for her.
Later, when the monk was ready to leave, he found that the soul of the concubine had been following him, indicating the wish to surrender. The monk was moved by her compassion and agreed to take her back to Lhasa. The story presents the image and symbolism of Zakiram as a goddess and god of wealth who can help people realize their wishes and pursue wealth.
Zakiram Thangka's painting process and material selection are as follows:
Preparation materials: Choose the right canvas, generally use a fine woven pure white poplin or cotton, no pattern of white silk as a canvas is also very suitable. Prepare pigments, generally use natural pigments, such as mineral pigments, plant pigments, etc.
Draw thangka: First draw the manuscript of Thangka on the canvas, which can be drawn using tools such as pencil or brush. Then, paint is used, generally using white as the background color, and then gradually paint the various parts of the Thangka.
Production details: After the painting is completed, some details can be added to the Thangka, such as gold thread, silver thread, etc., to increase the degree of beauty of the Thangka.
Frame: Finally, put the thangka into the frame, you can use wood or aluminum alloy and other materials to make the frame, and then place the Thangka in the frame.
The above is the Zakiram Thangka painting process and the general steps of material selection, the specific operation will vary according to the painting requirements of different schools.
The Zakiram Thangka of Luzang Rejie is a kind of painting based on the Tibetan Buddhist culture and the Thangka art as the form of expression. It uses rich and colorful colors and delicate lines, exquisite composition, vivid image, with high artistic value. In the Thangka picture, Zakiram, the god of wealth, is kind and kind, symbolizing wealth, wisdom and good fortune. As a precious artwork, Thangka not only has a high collection value, but also carries profound religious and cultural connotation. In general, Zakiram Thangka of Rozang Rej has high artistic value and collection significance.
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