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Tangkas & Mandalas

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What is a Tangka and a Mandala?

Tangkas, also spelled Thangka, are paintings used for teaching and meditation. The term tangka is a Tibetan term that means 'something that can be rolled up.' Historically very few Tibetans learned to read and write, including monks; the tangka served as a pictorial lesson that the observer could remember the lessons by association with painted icons rather than the printed script. Tangkas further allow for meditation; by seeing and concentrating on the figures painted on the tangka, the practitioner strives for liberation or enlightenment through beholding. Additionally tangkas are said to radiate a positive force relative to the figure contain there on.

Mandalas are symbolic representations of several different cosmic energies. They are seen by some as a two dimensional representation of the Stupa. They have a central point that is the seat of a deity or the deity itself. Out from the deity seat are gates, or cardinal directions that are elements represented by color. These gates many times lead to stupas and a number of symbols. Surround this are 3 or 4 rings, depending upon the type of deity, a wrathful deity will have the ring of sacred burial sites.

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Meet some of the Golden Valley Artists

artist from Sange Village
Kal Sang and his art
Tse Rang Dun Zou
Kal Sang

click on any artist's picture to see his work


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We will not be stocking Tangkas or Mandalas when our current stock is depleted. We are currently taking commissioned orders only for the two above pictured artists. Contact david@baronet4tibet.com or call David @ 1-800-718-4238 with inquiries.

Chenrizin or Avalokiteshvara 1000 armed 11 faced

 

Heruka and consort

available

 

yogini


(currently available as special order 8 week delivery)

Black background Gathering of the saints

This class of Tangka is for advanced practitioners.
SOLD

the great Assembly of Gelupka in 4 color

Amitabha & 17 arhats

available in USA

mahakala 6 armed tangka

available as special order only
updated pictures due 09/15/08

Hvashang tangka

palden Lhamo goddess on horse


(currently available as special order 8 week delivery)

 

17 arhats 2000 addition to cannon by Current Dali Lama

This piece was added to the Cannon in 2000 by the current Dali Lama and is available by custom order, click on picture to see larger view.

Guhyamanjuvajra tangka with black and gold background
Yamantaka