Tangka Collection (page 2)

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

Avalokitesvara, the Buddha of Compassion from the Mogao Caves, Dunhuang, Gansu Province
CH105918 Avalokitesvara, the Buddha of Compassion from the Mogao Caves, Dunhuang, Gansu Province, China (painted silk) by Chinese School (7th century)

Commemoration Thangka for Bhimaratha Rite, 1850-75 (Mineral pigments on cotton cloth)
3086805 Commemoration Thangka for Bhimaratha Rite, 1850-75 (Mineral pigments on cotton cloth) by Tibetan School (19th century); 71.76x55.88 cm; Los Angeles County Museum of Art, CA

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

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

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

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

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Tangka, a traditional Tibetan Buddhist painting, is a captivating art form that beautifully depicts various aspects of Buddhism. One such example is the Tangka of the Buddha Shakyamuni, which showcases the enlightened figure in all his glory. This masterpiece can be found at the Tu An Buddhist Temple, where it serves as an inspiration for devotees. Another remarkable Tangka is Amoghasiddhi, portraying the Buddha of the Northern Pure Land. Created by an unknown artist around 1200-50, this artwork exudes serenity and tranquility. Vajrasattva, an early 19th-century Tangka from Tibetan culture, mesmerizes with its intricate details and vibrant colors. It symbolizes purity and enlightenment. The Thangka with Scenes from the Life of the Buddha takes us on a visual journey through important events in Siddhartha Gautama's life during the second half of the 19th century. Its creator skillfully captures significant moments that shaped Buddhism. Maitreya Buddha represents hope for future generations as he awaits his role as a future buddha to bring compassion and wisdom to humanity. In Nepal's Kathmandu city stands Bodnath Stupa where Buddhist monks paint Tangkas like true artisans. Their dedication to preserving this ancient tradition shines through their work. A stunning example from history is a Painted Banner (Thangka) featuring Bhaishajyaguru or Medicine Buddha dating back to the 14th century. It portrays healing and spiritual well-being through its imagery. The Avadana Kalpalata Jataka comes alive in another painted banner (Thangka), depicting five morality tales that teach valuable lessons about ethics and virtuous living. Sakya Pandita's portrait captured in a c. 1800 painted banner (Thangka) pays homage to one of Tibet's great scholars who contributed significantly to Buddhism during his lifetime.