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Karma Kagyu Refuge Tree (Brocadeless Thangka)

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Presenting you the Karma Kagyu Refuge tree it is a specific depiction within the Kagyu tradition of Tibetan Buddhism, focusing on the lineage of teachings and masters within the Karma Kagyu lineage. The Karma Kagyu school of Tibetan Buddhism is known for its particularly those related to Mahamudra and the Six Yogas of Naropa.

Karma Kagyu Refuge tree is dedicated to the Vajrayana tradition, which prioritizes esoteric practices and teachings. It flawlessly demonstrates an emitted golden tree with five branches, at the very center within the Vajradhara Refuge tree is Vajradhara, the primordial Buddha who represents the ultimate nature of enlightenment. Vajradhara is surrounded by images of several Buddhas, Bodhisattvas, gods, and lineage teachers. The Yidams are shown on the front branch, the Sangha is represented to the right by Bodhisattvas and monks, and all of the Dharmapalas are encircled by their attendants beneath the Lamas. To the left are their teachings, symbolized by a pile of holy books, or pechas.

The Karma Kagyu Tradition places great importance on the teachings and practices being passed down through an uninterrupted lineage of realized masters. As a result, several of these lineage masters—including Tilopa, Naropa, Marpa, Milarepa, and Gampopa—are represented in the Refuge Tree. Because of their connection and their involvement in passing along the teachings of Mahamudra and other deep meditation practices, these gurus are highly esteemed.

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Item Code:	CAA821
Specifications:	PURE 24 CARAT GOLD, ACRYLIC PAINT
Dimensions	28.3 inch Height X 19.7 inch Width

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Unveiling the Divine Art: Journey into the Making of Thangkas

A Thangka is a traditional Tibetan Buddhist painting that usually depicts a Buddhist Deity (Buddha or Bodhisattva), a scene, or a mandala. These paintings are considered important paraphernalia in Buddhist rituals. They are used to teach the life of the Buddha, various lamas, and Bodhisattvas to the monastic students, and are also useful in visualizing the deity while meditating. One of the most important subjects of thangkas is the Bhavacakra (the wheel of life) which depicts the Art of Enlightenment. It is believed that Thangka paintings were developed over the centuries from the murals, of which only a few can be seen in the Ajanta caves in India and the Mogao caves in Gansu Province, Tibet. Thangkas are painted on cotton or silk applique and are usually small in size. The artist of these paintings is highly trained and has a proper understanding of Buddhist philosophy, knowledge, and background to create a realistic and bona fide painting.

The process of making a thangka begins with stitching a loosely woven cotton fabric onto a wooden frame. Traditionally, the canvas was prepared by coating it with gesso, chalk, and base pigment.

After this, the outline of the form of the deity is sketched with a pencil or charcoal onto the canvas using iconographic grids. The drawing process is followed in accordance with strict guidelines laid out in Buddhist scriptures. The systematic grid helps the artist to make a geometrical and professional painting. When the drawing of the figures is finalized and adjusted, it is then outlined with black ink.

Earlier, a special paint of different colors was made by mixing powdered forms of organic (vegetable) and mineral pigments in a water-soluble adhesive. Nowadays, artists use acrylic paints instead. The colors are now applied to the sketch using the wet and dry brush techniques. One of the characteristic features of a thangka is the use of vibrant colors such as red, blue, black, green, yellow, etc.

In the final step, pure gold is coated over some parts of the thangka to increase its beauty. Due to this beautification, thangkas are much more expensive and also stand out from other ordinary paintings.

Thangka paintings are generally kept unrolled when not on display on the wall. They also come with a frame, a silken cover in front, and a textile backing to protect the painting from getting damaged. Because Thangkas are delicate in nature, they are recommended to be kept in places with no excess moisture and where there is not much exposure to sunlight. This makes them last a long time without their colors fading away. Painting a thangka is an elaborate and complex process and requires excellent skills. A skilled artist can take up to 6 months to complete a detailed thangka painting. In earlier times, thangka painters were lamas that spent many years on Buddhist studies before they painted.

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