VAJRAPANI-BUDDHIST HANDMADE THANGKA

VAJRAPANI
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.

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.

USE OF REAL GOLD
This thangka of Vajrapani 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.
WHAT IS MASTER QUALITY?
The attribute of “master quality” distinguishes the Vajrapani as an embodiment of extraordinary craftsmanship and artistic excellence. This exceptional piece is directly handcrafted by an artist or craftsman of the highest categorization, reflecting their unparalleled skill and expertise. The uniqueness of Vajrapani lies in its exclusivity to the artist, making it a rare find with nearly impossible chances of finding an identical piece in the same category. While copies may exist, they can never truly replicate the essence of the original, as an artist or craftsman capable of creating such exceptional artistry would prefer to showcase their own creative vision rather than reproduce another’s work.

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.