22"x18" Green Tara with Ashtamangala Thangka Painting

Green Tara is a well-known deity in the Buddhist pantheon, especially in Tibetan Buddhism. She is believed to be the embodiment of compassion, action, and protection. Green Tara is commonly depicted in thangka paintings, which are traditional Tibetan Buddhist paintings that typically depict deities, mandalas, or other sacred Buddhist symbols. One of the most common thangka paintings depicting Green Tara is the one that includes the eight auspicious symbols. The eight auspicious symbols, also known as the Ashtamangala, are a group of traditional symbols that represent different aspects of Buddhism. These symbols are considered to bring good fortune and are often found in Buddhist art, including thangka paintings.

In the thangka painting of Green Tara with eight auspicious symbols, Green Tara is depicted in her traditional form. She has one leg extended and the other tucked under her body, and her right hand is held in the gesture of giving, while her left hand is held in the gesture of protection. She is surrounded by a halo of light and is often depicted on a lotus throne.

The eight auspicious symbols are depicted in the painting surrounding Green Tara. These symbols are:

• The Parasol: This symbol represents protection from suffering and is often depicted as a colorful umbrella.
• The Golden Fish: This symbol represents fertility and abundance and is often depicted as two fish, one swimming upward and the other downward.
• The Treasure Vase: This symbol represents spiritual and material abundance and is often depicted as a vase with jewels spilling from its mouth.
• The Lotus: This symbol represents purity and enlightenment and is often depicted as a pink or white lotus flower.
• The Conch Shell: This symbol represents the teachings of the Buddha and is often depicted as a white or pink shell.
• The Endless Knot: This symbol represents the interconnectedness of all things and is often depicted as a knot with no beginning or end.
• The Victory Banner: This symbol represents the victory of the Buddha's teachings over ignorance and is often depicted as a banner or flag.
• The Dharma Wheel: This symbol represents the Buddha's teachings and is often depicted as a wheel with eight spokes.

Each of these symbols has its own significance and meaning, and together they create a powerful representation of the Buddhist path. The Green Tara with eight auspicious symbols thangka painting is a beautiful and powerful image that can inspire practitioners of Buddhism to cultivate compassion, wisdom, and protection in their own lives.

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* Thangka's Border (Tibetan silk brocade) can come in a variety of colors and patterns.

Note:  The actual color of the products may slightly differ due to the photographic edits.