This Antique Wheel of Life Thangka, hand-painted in the Himalayas with natural mineral pigments, is a rare and meaningful piece of Tibetan Buddhist art. It visually represents the cycle of life, karma, and rebirth (samsara), making it both a spiritually powerful and artistically valuable work. Ideal for collectors, meditation rooms, or sacred spaces, this Thangka carries the depth of Himalayan tradition and spiritual insight.
Symbolism and Meaning:
- Three Root Poisons – Pig, Rooster, Snake: At the center, these animals symbolize ignorance, desire, and anger, the forces driving the cycle of samsara.
- Six Realms of Existence: Surrounding the center, they depict different states of life and the challenges beings face under the influence of karma.
- Twelve Links of Dependent Origination: The outer circle illustrates the chain of cause and effect that keeps beings bound in the cycle of birth and death.
- Yama, the Lord of Death: Encircling the wheel, Yama symbolizes the impermanence of all things and the inevitability of mortality.
Product Description:
- Hand Painted
- Size: 47 cm × 61 cm
- Base: 100% Pure Cotton
- Origination: Nepal (Approx. 40 years old)
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