Wheel of Life Thangka, Master Quality, Buddhist Traditional Painting, Tibetan Style, Real Gold

WHEEL OF LIFE
The Wheel of Life, also known as Bhavachakra in Buddhism, is a symbolic representation of the cyclic nature of existence. It depicts the interconnectedness of life’s various realms, encompassing birth, aging, sickness, death, and rebirth. At the center of the wheel, the three poisons of ignorance, attachment, and aversion are depicted, which perpetuate the cycle of suffering. The outer rim of the wheel portrays six realms, including the heavenly, human, animal, hungry ghost, hell, and god realms, illustrating the different states one can be reborn into based on their actions and karma. The Wheel of Life serves as a visual reminder of the Buddhist teachings on impermanence, suffering, and the path to liberation, emphasizing the importance of breaking free from the cycle of existence through mindfulness, ethical conduct, and wisdom.

WHAT IS MASTER QUALITY?
The attribute of “master quality” distinguishes the Wheel of Life 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 Wheel of Life 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.

USE OF REAL GOLD
This thangka of Wheel of Life 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.

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.