Thangka Collection (page 2)

Painted Banner (Thangka) of Portrait of Sakya Pandita (1132 - 1251), c. 1800

Painted Banner (Thangka) of Vajriputra, One of the Sixteen Great Arhats, late 17th/early 18th century

Painted Banner (Thangka) of Lineage Painting of Two Lamas in Debate, c. 1500

Painted Banner (Thangka) of Skull-Cup Bearing (Kapaladhara) Hevajra, c. 1604

Painted Banner (Thangka) of Bodhisattva Maitreya Surrounded by his Retinue, 16th century

Painted Banner (Thangka) of Vajrasattva Mandala, 15th century. Creator: Unknown
Painted Banner (Thangka) of Vajrasattva Mandala, 15th century

Painted Banner (Thangka) of Green Tara Surrounded by Twenty Manifestations, 18th century

Painted Banner (Thangka) of Amitayus Buddha Surrounded by One Hundred Buddhas, 19th century

Painted Banner (Thangka) with Guru Dragpur, a Wrathful Form of Padmasambhava, 18th/19th century

Milarepa on Mount Kailash, c. 1500. Creator: Unknown
Milarepa on Mount Kailash, c. 1500

Tsongkhapa, End 18th - Early 19th cen. Creator: Tibetan culture
Tsongkhapa, End 18th - Early 19th cen. Private Collection

A Tibetan Thanka with a central figure of Heruka
1766442 A Tibetan Thanka with a central figure of Heruka by Tibetan School (18th century); 90x60 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: A Tibetan Thanka with a central figure of Heruka. 18th Century)

Paramasukha Chakrasamvara, mid 18th century (mineral pigments on sized cotton
5931044 Paramasukha Chakrasamvara, mid 18th century (mineral pigments on sized cotton; original brocade mounts; dustcovers; rods)

Dakini, 19th century painting, 19th and 18th century textile borders (pigments on silk)
5930925 Dakini, 19th century painting, 19th and 18th century textile borders (pigments on silk) by Tibetan School, (18th-19th century); 104.5x60.3 cm; Freer Gallery of Art, Smithsonian Institution

Damjen Garwa Nagpo, mid 19th century (mineral pigments on sized cotton
5930879 Damjen Garwa Nagpo, mid 19th century (mineral pigments on sized cotton, original Qing brocade mounts, original dustcover, Mongolian tassels and rod with caps) by Mongolian School

The Qianlong Emperor as Manjusri, the Bodhisattva of Wisdom, Qing Dynasty (ink
3112020 The Qianlong Emperor as Manjusri, the Bodhisattva of Wisdom, Qing Dynasty (ink, colour & gold on silk) by Imperial Workshop (18th Century) & Castiglione

Painted Banner (Thangka) with the Medicine Buddha (Bhaishajyaguru)
2969778 Painted Banner (Thangka) with the Medicine Buddha (Bhaishajyaguru), 14th century (pigment on cloth) by Tibetan School, (14th century); 104x82.7 cm; The Art Institute of Chicago, IL

Chakrasamvara, 19th century painting, 19th and 18th century textile borders
5930924 Chakrasamvara, 19th century painting, 19th and 18th century textile borders (pigments on silk) by Tibetan School, (18th-19th century); 104.5x60.3 cm; Freer Gallery of Art

Detail from the Qianlong Emperor as Manjusri, the Bodhisattva of Wisdom
3112021 Detail from the Qianlong Emperor as Manjusri, the Bodhisattva of Wisdom, Qing Dynasty (ink, colour & gold on silk) by Imperial Workshop (18th Century) & Castiglione

The Eight Medicine Buddhas, 18th century. Creator: Unknown
The Eight Medicine Buddhas, 18th century

The Picture from Thibet, c. 1920. Creator: Emil Carlsen
The Picture from Thibet, c. 1920

Mandala on a Tibetan thangka, Bhaktapur, Nepal, Asia

Yong Zin Khon Shogpel: Seventh Abbot of Ngor Monastary, 16th century. Creator: Unknown
Yong Zin Khon Shogpel: Seventh Abbot of Ngor Monastary, 16th century

Portrait of Jnanatapa Attended by Lamas and Mahasiddhas, ca. 1350. Creator: Unknown
Portrait of Jnanatapa Attended by Lamas and Mahasiddhas, ca. 1350

Guru Dragpo, 18th century. Creator: Unknown
Guru Dragpo, 18th century

Buddha Shakyamuni and Scenes of His Previous Lives (Jataka Tales), 1573-1619. Creator: Unknown
Buddha Shakyamuni and Scenes of His Previous Lives (Jataka Tales), 1573-1619

Portrait of the Indian Monk Atisha, early to mid-12th century. Creator: Unknown
Portrait of the Indian Monk Atisha, early to mid-12th century

Mandala of the Sun God Surya Surrounded by Eight Planetary Deities, dated, likely 1379

Achala, King of the Wrathful Ones (previously identified as Vighnantaka), early 1200s. Close ties between the Buddhists of the Central Asian Tangut Xia kingdom

Greeting the Righteous Man on the Way to the Pure Land of Amitabha (Thangka), 12th century. Found in the Collection of State Hermitage, St. Petersburg

The Amida Trinity. From the Zenkoji temple, 16th-17th centuries. Found in the collection of National Gallery, Prague

Jataka, End of 17th-Early 18th cen.. Found in the collection of National Gallery, Prague

The Arhat Kanakavatsa, 18th century. Private Collection

Vajrabhairava (Thangka), 19th century. Found in the Collection of State Museum of Religious History, St Petersburg

Vaisravana Bishamonten, the Guardian of the North. Found in the Collection of State Hermitage, St. Petersburg

The Tejaprabha Buddha Surrounded with Planet Deities. Found in the Collection of State Hermitage, St. Petersburg

Water and Moon Kuan-Yin. Found in the Collection of State Hermitage, St. Petersburg

Manjushri. Found in the Collection of State Hermitage, St. Petersburg

Acala. Found in the Collection of State Hermitage, St. Petersburg

Samvara Mandala (Detail). Found in the Collection of State Hermitage, St. Petersburg

Sakya order. Four Mandalas of the Vajravali Series (Thangka). Artist: Tibetan culture
Sakya order. Four Mandalas of the Vajravali Series (Thangka). Found in the collection of Kimbell Art Museum

A scene from the life of Milarepa (Thangka), Late 18th cent Artist: Tibetan culture
A scene from the life of Milarepa (Thangka), Late 18th cent.. Found in the collection of the Etnografiska Museet, Stockholm

Senju Kannon, 12th century. Artist: Anonymous
Senju Kannon, 12th century. Found in the collection of the Tokyo National Museum

Parinirvana, 1935-1936. Artist: Roerich, Nicholas (1874-1947)
Parinirvana, 1935-1936. Found in the collection of the State Russian Museum, St. Petersburg

Nirvana of the Buddha, Early 14th century. Artist: Anonymous
Nirvana of the Buddha, Early 14th century. Found in the collection of the Freer Gallery of Art, Washington, D.C

The Wheel of Life, Tibet, 19th-20th century. A buddhist deity wearing a skull headdress holds a wheel containing scenes from the cycle of life and death

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Thangka, a traditional form of Tibetan Buddhist art, is a captivating glimpse into the rich cultural heritage of Bhaktapur, Nepal in Asia. These intricate and vibrant paintings are not just mere artworks but hold deep spiritual significance. One such thangka showcases a mesmerizing mandala, intricately painted on cloth. The mandala represents the universe and serves as a visual aid for meditation. Its symmetrical patterns and vivid colors transport viewers to a realm of tranquility and enlightenment. In another thangka painting from Bhaktapur, we witness Sujata offering milk rice to Buddha. This depiction beautifully captures the compassionate act that led Siddhartha Gautama towards his path to enlightenment. The attention to detail in this piece is awe-inspiring, showcasing the artist's skillful brushstrokes. Dating back centuries ago, an ancient thangka portrays Padmasambhava - an important figure in Tibetan Buddhism who introduced its teachings to Tibet during the 8th century AD. This painted cloth artwork carries with it historical significance while also displaying remarkable artistic talent. The blessings bestowed by Buddha are depicted in yet another exquisite thangka from Kathmandu. With delicate strokes and vibrant hues, this painting captures the essence of compassion and serenity emanating from Buddha's presence. Amoghasiddhi, known as the Buddha of Northern Pure Land, comes alive through an enigmatic thangka created by an unknown artist during ca. 1200-50 AD. The meticulous details bring forth Amoghasiddhi's divine aura while inviting viewers into his sacred realm. Vajrasattva emerges from early 19th-century Tibetan culture through their artistic expression on canvas-like cloth called thangkas. Vajrasattva symbolizes purity and acts as a guide towards spiritual purification for practitioners seeking enlightenment. Kalachakra graces another stunning Bhaktapur thangka with its representation of the wheel of time.