Buddhist Karma Gadri Art, Handmade Thangka of Chenrezig, Real Gold, Hand Painted Supported By Manjushri and Vajrapani

CHENREZIG
Of all the deities in Mahayana Buddhism, the bodhisattva Avalokiteshvara, Chenrezig, is one of the most celebrated. He is the lord gifted with complete enlightenment, who refrains from entering the blissful state of nirvana to remain here below and save the living being of the earth. This devotion to the salvation of others emphasizes profound compassion.
Compassion for others had always been regarded as a virtue in early Buddhism, but it had a somewhat subordinate place to wisdom. In Mahayana Buddhism, compassion received an equal emphasis with wisdom, perhaps because the Mahayana was more consciously universal and covered a wider sector of society. In this view of the world, all men and women, not just those leading a monastic life, could achieve nirvana.

VAJRAPANI : Brief Introduction
Vajrapaṇi is one of the earliest bodhisattvas of Mahayana Buddhism. He is the protector and guide of the Buddha, and rose to symbolize the Buddha’s power. Vajrapani was used extensively in Buddhist iconography as one of the three protective deities surrounding the Buddha. Each of them symbolizes one of the Buddha’s virtues: Manjusri (the manifestation of all the Buddhas’ wisdom), Avalokitesvara (the manifestation of all the Buddhas’ compassion) and Vajrapani (the manifestation of all the Buddhas’ power). Furthermore, Vajrapani is one of the earliest Dharmapalas and one of the rare Buddhist deities to be worshiped in the original Zen Buddhism of the Shaolin Temple, Tibetan Buddhism, and even Pure Land Buddhism (where he is known as Mahasthamaprapta). Manifestations of Vajrapani can also be found in many Buddhist temples in Japan as Dharma protectors called Nio.

MANJUSHRI : Brief Introduction
Manjushree is a Sanskrit word meaning ‘gentle glory’. In Sanskrit shree means ‘glorious or honorable’ His name means who embodies enlightened wisdom. He confers mastery of the Dharma, wisdom, and eloquence and teaches the path of a bodhisattva in the Mahayana tradition.

KARMA GADRI ART : Karma Gadri Tradition: An introduction
Description inspired from Images of Englitment.
This Custom of Tibetan thangka painting started from the creative ordered trials of the eighth Karmapa, Mikyö Dorje (1507-1554). He was one of the most prestigious Karmapas, a great contemplation ace as well as a productive, and student. Energetic about human expression and an imaginative visionary. He generally urged his devotees to master painting and cheered for this action.
The name Karma Gadri (gar-bris) came from the Karmapa settlements
It was set up when Mikyo Dorje and his company needed to travel. He composed an incredible book on craftsmanship named “the Incomparable Sun Workmanship Manual”. It was beneficial for future craftsmen.
This thangka painting custom was likewise kept up within a spot called Karshoma, in eastern Tibet. To this end, the custom is known as Karshöma.
Since the source is from the eighth Karmapa, it is an unadulterated Tibetan way of painting thangka.

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.