RATNASAMBHAVA BUDDTHA-TIBETAN+NEWARI ART THANGKA

RATNASAMBHAVA BUDDHA

He is one of five Tathagatas symbolizing the wisdom of equality (skt. Samatajnana). According to the commentary of Namasangiti, the author Ravisri says; “All the phenomena are devoid of essence, lacks true inherent existence and hence is dreamlike or illusion or is empty”.

Thus, the knowledge of senselessness of persons and the phenomena is the wisdom of equality: Buddha Ratnasambhava is the personification of this wisdom in Vajrayana Buddhism.
In the extant literature, he has rarely described his vows, aspirations, and activity. He is usually called the Buddha born from a jewel. a Sambhava Buddha’s body, one’s desire would be fulfilled.

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.