Chenrezig (Avalokiteshvara), the thangka’s central figure poised standing upon a moon-disc and multicolored lotus, is depicted with 1000 arms and 11 faces: the central face of the deity is white, while the face above Chenrezig’s right shoulder is green and the face above his left shoulder is red. Above those, the central face is green with a red face to its right and a white face to its left. Above those, the central face is red with a white face to its right and a green face to its left. Above those is a wrathful black face, representing the wrathful form of compassion said to be compassion at its most powerful. These 10 faces symbolize the 10 bhumis, or stages, of enlightenment traversed on the spiritual path. Topmost is the red face of fully-enlightened Buddha Amitabha.

In light of the rising cost of original thangka paintings, we are pleased to offer these thangka reproductions which are printed on canvas and enhanced with the addition of delicate strokes of golden paint by a skilled artist.

Measures 25cm x 41 cm, 62 cm x 100 cm with brocade.