Enter the realm of Samantabhadra, which means “Universal Worthy” or “All Virtuous” in Sanskrit and also known as Puxian in Chinese Buddhism, is a bodhisattva revered in Mahayana Buddhism. He is also considered to be with one of the Shakyamuni triads along with Manjushri and Gautama Buddha, which is why it is a rare occurrence he is depicted alone in a Thangka.

The heavenly depiction of Samantabhadra is shown riding on a white elephant with six tusks or a three-head elephant. It is believed that the elephant Queen Maya saw in her dream was the same elephant, the mother of Buddha, to herald his birth. He is typically portrayed with a peaceful demeanor and is often depicted in a meditative posture.

In some traditions, Samantabhadra is seen as the personification of the practice of generosity and the embodiment of the boundless virtues of the bodhisattva path. He is associated with the ten paramitas or perfections, which include generosity, morality, patience, diligence, meditation, and wisdom, among others.