Nine Stage Samatha Meditation/ Way to Heaven/ Nirvana Artist Signed Original Tibetan Thangka Painting, Meditation Art /Wall Hanging

This awe-inspiring Tibetan Thangka Painting, a testament to meticulous craftsmanship, is a masterpiece that vividly portrays the Samatha Meditation Practice, also known as "The Way to Nirvana." The art results from great effort and attention to detail, with hand-painted vibrant colors and intricate details.

The Samatha Meditation practice consists of nine unique stages that help individuals develop their concentration ability to achieve a state of perfect focus and tranquility. These practices are usually conducted in secluded areas, and the 'Seven-point meditation posture of Vairochana,' a specific meditation position that promotes physical and mental stability, is adopted.

The Thangka Painting, a visual narrative of transformation, showcases the nine progressive stages of mental development that one can attain through the Samatha Meditation practices. It portrays a serene monk pursuing an elephant, representing the restless mind. The elephant is led by a monkey, symbolizing the distractions that hinder the mind's concentration.

As the stages progress, the monkey and the elephant change color, a metaphor for the practitioner's ability to purify the mind's lethargic tendencies through effort (the fire). Further along, the monk starts leading the elephant, and the monkey follows it rather than leading it. This symbolizes the mind becoming pacified and the distractions losing their hold.

In the final stages, the elephant rests with the monk, and a radiant rainbow streams from the monk's heart, symbolizing perfect stability and the practitioner's readiness to enter mental bliss. The monk rides the elephant on the rainbow path toward perfection, bearing the sword of Wisdom, an emblem of the knowledge that the practitioner has acquired.

Overall, this incredible Thangka Painting dates back to the 7th century and is an exquisite work of art with a deep spiritual meaning and a rich cultural heritage.

Size of the painting: 15 x 20 Inches ( 38 x 51 cm)
Material: Handmade Cotton Canvas
Color: Natural, Stone color, Tibetan Glue
Quality: High, Master Quality
Frame: None

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