Name: Tibetan Thangka of White Mahakala,Traditional color, using Real Gold – 50 × 38 cm | Handmade Cotton Canvas by Gonpo Karpo, Bai Da Hei Tian , Shiro Daikokuten – Handmade Handicraft
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Tibetan Thangka of White Mahakala,Traditional Color, using Real Gold , Peaceful protector, bestowing wealth and dispelling poverty Gonpo Karpo Bai Da Hei Tian Shiro Daikokuten
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Size	Height 50cm (20") Width 38cm (15")
Weight	100 100 gm - 0.22 lbs
Material	Handmade Cotton Canvas
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White Mahakala

White Mahakala, also known as Tseringma or White Umbrella deity, is a significant figure in Tibetan Buddhism. This peaceful manifestation of Mahakala represents compassion, wisdom, and protection. White Mahakala is depicted with a serene expression, dressed in white garments and holding a white parasol, symbolizing protection from obstacles and negativity. Originating from ancient Indian Buddhism, White Mahakala has become particularly revered in the Nyingma and Sakya schools of Tibetan Buddhism. While specific temples solely dedicated to White Mahakala might not be widely known, various Buddhist monasteries and temples in Nepal and other regions have dedicated spaces or shrines for this deity. Practicing White Mahakala is believed to bring blessings of compassion, wisdom, and the ability to overcome obstacles. Visualization, mantra recitation, and cultivating virtues like generosity and loving-kindness are common practices associated with White Mahakala. Read More

Iconography:
White Mahakala is depicted with a serene expression, often seated on a lotus throne. He is adorned with white garments and holds a white parasol or umbrella, symbolizing protection from obstacles and negative influences. On his other hands, he may hold various symbolic objects such as a wish-fulfilling gem or a mongoose.

History:
White Mahakala originated in ancient Indian Buddhism and was subsequently incorporated into Tibetan Buddhist traditions. He is particularly associated with the Nyingma and Sakya schools of Tibetan Buddhism, where he is considered a guardian and protector of the teachings.

Temples and Monasteries:
While specific temples solely dedicated to White Mahakala might not be widely known, various Buddhist monasteries and temples in Nepal and other regions have dedicated spaces or shrines for this deity. These sacred places serve as centers for practitioners to gather, engage in rituals, and pay homage to White Mahakala. Examples of such temples and monasteries include Boudhanath Stupa, Swayambhunath Stupa, Kopan Monastery, and Shechen Monastery in Nepal. These revered sites attract pilgrims and devotees seeking blessings, guidance, and a deeper connection with White Mahakala. Within the serene and prayerful ambiance of these temples and monasteries, individuals can immerse themselves in the practice and devotion associated with White Mahakala.

Benefits of practicing White Mahakala:
Practicing White Mahakala is believed to bring blessings of compassion, wisdom, and protection from obstacles. Devotees seek his assistance in overcoming difficulties, increasing positive energy, and cultivating spiritual growth.

How to practice:
Practices related to White Mahakala typically involve visualization, mantra recitation, and meditation. Devotees may also engage in acts of generosity, ethical conduct, and the cultivation of loving-kindness and compassion towards all beings.

Mantras of White Mahakala:
The primary mantra associated with White Mahakala is "OM TARE TUTTARE TURE MAMA AYU PUNYE JNANA PUSHTIM KURU SVAHA." Chanting this mantra is believed to invoke the blessings and protection of White Mahakala. Additional mantras and prayers specific to particular lineages or practices may also be used.

The Chintamani Jewel in White Mahakala's Hand	This is the wealth aspect of Mahakala which specifically supports the comfort and economic well-being of tantric practitioners. The following description is according to his sadhana: "His body is white. His face is wrathful and he has three eyes. He has six arms. His main right hand holds a wish- fulfilling jewel (chintamani) mounted on a jewel-tipped handle, in front of his chest."
White Mahakala's Bowl of Jewels	The White Mahakala is known as mGon po yid bzhin nor bu in Tibetan with the last four meaning 'Wish-Granting Gem,' and he is the special protector of Mongolian Buddhists. His iconography is rich in symbols delineating his 'wealth-deity' status. For example his skull bowl, rather than contain the mortal remains of his victims, is full of various jewels,
White Mahakala's Crown of Jewels	and his crown is made up of five jewels instead of the trademark five skulls.
The Elephant Goad	The other notable departure from the normal Mahakala iconography is the elephant goad held in the center left hand, the sharp point of which symbolizes penetrating awareness.
Two Elephants Under His Feet	Also, in contrast to other Mahakalas, he stands on two elephants rather than one.
White Mahakala in Tribhanga Central Tibet 7th century	The elephant skin stretched at the back refers to the deity having torn asunder the pachyderm of ignorance. Another interesting aspect of White Mahakala is that he is occasionally shown in the tribhanga posture. In this typical stance of the body, the head, torso, and legs slant in contrary directions. The legs and hips jutt to the right, the trunk to the left, and the neck and head then again gently to the right. It is a lyrical, dreamy, very graceful pose. The three curves formed by the body symbolize the three worlds, upper, lower and middle, better known in Sanskrit as triloka. This is also popularly known as the posture of three bends. White Mahakala is popular for both mundane as well as spiritual reasons, ranging from the basic desire for wealth and prosperity to the ultimate attainment of the precious jewel, which is none other than the Buddhist Dharma.

Use of Real Gold

This thangka of White Mahakala has real gold painted on its surface along with other paints. This is an ancient process of decorating the thangka in Tibetan Buddhism, Here gold is ground into gold dust, which is then mixed with other undisclosed material to make it paintable on the canvas. this mixture is then mixed with transparent glue and painted on the thangka. Read More

Introduction to Thangka

A thangka, also known as tangka, thanka, or tanka, is a vibrant and intricate Tibetan Buddhist painting that serves as a visual representation of spiritual teachings. Crafted with meticulous detail on cotton or silk appliqué, thangkas depict a wide range of subjects including Buddhist deities, sacred scenes, mandalas, and narrative stories. These sacred artworks are traditionally kept unframed and rolled up for storage, resembling ancient scrolls. To protect their delicate nature, thangkas are mounted on textile backings and often adorned with a silk cover on the front. Proper preservation in dry environments is crucial to maintain the integrity and longevity of the silk.

These sacred paintings serve as objects of contemplation, inspiration, and instruction, guiding practitioners on their spiritual path. Thangkas provide a visual gateway to the world of Tibetan Buddhism, encapsulating its rich symbolism, iconography, and spiritual concepts. With their vibrant colors, intricate patterns, and skillful craftsmanship, thangkas offer a profound visual medium for deepening one's understanding and connection to the teachings of Buddhism.

Thangkas come in various sizes, ranging from small pieces resembling Western half-length portraits to grand-scale creations spanning several meters in each dimension. While the larger thangkas are intended for temporary display during religious festivals, the majority of these artworks are designed for personal meditation or as educational aids for monastic students. The compositions of thangkas are meticulously crafted, featuring intricate details and often incorporating numerous small figures. A central deity or focal point is typically surrounded by a symmetrical arrangement of other divine beings, symbols, or narrative elements that convey profound spiritual teachings.

How is Thangka made

First, the canvas on which the painting is to be executed is laid on a wooden frame to determine the required dimensions. This canvas is an extremely finely woven cotton material, referred to in the Holy Scriptures as "Çura Canvas".

Then the canvas is cut, hemmed and, with the use of sturdy strings, very tightly mounted in the wooden frame. Painting is carried out with the frame in an upright position, without any further rigid support or backing.

In this studio, our primary artist, who works virtually exclusively for us, applies the undercoat consisting of a mixture of chalk and glue to the canvas by hand. Other Thangka workshops have turned to mainly using industrially pre-primed canvas.

This photo shows how the canvas, after receiving its base coat followed by a second coating of bone glue, is polished and smoothed by hand with a stone to attain a perfectly smooth, featureless painting surface. Through this process the canvas becomes quite rigid, thereby providing perfect conditions to evoke very finest artistic detail and over-all superior painting quality.

Using a different Thangka, we see how, after mounting, the complete basic pattern of the respective theme is applied to the canvas.

The following picture shows the steps in creating a gold-based Thangka, such as our No PH 9, the "Holy Mount Kailash". To achieve more intensive colour, yet another prime coat, in ochre, is applied, followed by a coat of pure gold. The so-called Thangka painting gold is traditionally produced by members of the Newar people in Nepal. 24-karat gold is ground to finest powder and mixed with bone glue and water in proportions suitable for direct use in painting. Thus, the Thangka gold is not gold leaf at all! Silver can be processed and used in the same way: Mount Kailash and the surrounding peaks in our completed Thangka were not painted with white paint, rather with precious silver.

Here, the nearly completed piece has been removed from the wooden frame. Now only the very finest finishing touches remain to be added, such as compacting the gold and giving Mount Kailash its silver mantle.

K. Lama regarded his already half-finished thangka proudly

The Mount Kailash Thangka, including the black margin (which can also facilitate the fastening of a traditional brocade frame), is now complete. Only the background gold must be compacted in the places where it is later intended to exhibit a sheen.

Here we see an old ballpoint pen casing into which a specially cut agate has been fitted. The back of this semi-precious stone is slightly concave and can be used to compact gold over extensive areas of the Thangka, while the blunt point is used to lineally compact gold, thus creating a shiny effect.

In this way, through partial compaction of the gold or refraining from compaction, nearly three-dimensional effects can be achieved. The glorious sheen of gold artistically treated in this way richly rewards the beholder or meditator with a Thangka possessed of an extraordinarily aesthetic aura.