Vajrabhairava / Yamantaka - 17th Century Old Version

A Sacred, Blessed Artifact from a Historic Monastery – each thangka is a unique spiritual conduit, blessed and cannot be identically replicated.

This Vajrabhairava (Yamantaka) 17th Century Old Version Thangka is more than a painting—it is a sacred vessel of enlightened power and protection, directly sourced and blessed from the revered Kathok Monastery. It faithfully reproduces a 15th-century original, channeling centuries of spiritual lineage and tantric practice into your sacred space.

Key Features of This Sacred Thangka

• Authentic Source: Comes from and was blessed at the historic Kathok Monastery, created for devout practitioners.
• Sacred Artistry: Giclée printed on genuine Tibetan cotton, capturing every detail of the original mineral pigment artwork.
• Masterful Framing: Hand-framed by traditional Tibetan craftsmen, with an exquisite wooden painting shaft and lanyard for display.
• Protective Silk Cover: The front is covered with silk, honoring and protecting the sacred imagery of Vajrabhairava Yamantaka.
• Customizable Sanctity: Offered with a choice of 8 traditional frame colors to harmonize with your altar or meditation space.

Spiritual Meaning of Vajrabhairava (Yamantaka)

Vajrabhairava, the wrathful manifestation of Manjushri (the Bodhisattva of Wisdom), is the supreme conqueror of death, ignorance, and inner obstacles. This 17th-century thangka is a powerful tool for transformation.

• Awakens transcendent wisdom by dismantling the ego and ignorance.
• Protects against negative forces and inner poisons.
• Enhances tantric practice and meditation on emptiness.
• Attracts the fierce compassion needed to overcome life's greatest challenges.

"Yamantaka represents the victory of enlightened mind over the fear of mortality itself."

Traditional Craft & Sacred Origin

This piece embodies authentic Tibetan Buddhist art. The pattern is meticulously giclee printed on Tibetan cotton to preserve the integrity of the ancient mineral pigment composition. Its creation and blessing at Kathok Monastery ensure it carries the weight and grace of an unbroken spiritual tradition, making it a genuine handcrafted thangka artifact.

Product Details

• Material: Cotton & fiber canvas, silk protective cover, wooden shaft.
• Type: Giclee Print Thangka.
• Craft: High-resolution digital print with mineral pigments, hand-framed.
• Condition: Condition: New, blessed, and ready for spiritual practice.
• Total Frame Size: Height: 120cm (47.2"), Top Width: 66cm (26"), Bottom Width: 82cm (32.3").
• Core Image Size: 60cm x 40cm (approx. 23.6" x 15.8").
• Note: Select your preferred frame color from 8 options at purchase.
•  Slight size variations may occur between frame colors.
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Perfect For

• Deepening advanced Vajrayana meditation and practice.
• Establishing a powerful focal point for a home altar or shrine.
• Invoking protection and cultivating fearless wisdom in daily life.
• Gifting a serious practitioner a blessed and historically significant spiritual item.

Authenticity & Blessing Guarantee

• Directly Sourced: Authentic Kathok Monastery thangka, blessed by lama.
• Artisan Supported: Hand-framing supports traditional Tibetan craftsmen.
• Sacred Reproduction: Faithful to the 15th-century original in spirit and detail.
• Reverently Prepared: Shipped with care, ready for respectful display.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Is this a painted or printed thangka?
A: This is a high-fidelity giclee printed thangka on cotton, reproducing an ancient mineral pigment painting. It is hand-framed and blessed, making it a sacred and accessible object of devotion.

Q: How do I choose the frame color?
A: Please select your preferred color number from the 8 available options at checkout. Please note, slight size variations may occur between frame colors.

Q: What makes this thangka special?
A: Its connection to Kathok Monastery, its blessing, and its reproduction of a 17th-century design offer an authentic link to Tibetan Buddhist art and practice, carrying profound spiritual significance.

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✨ Invite this Sacred Protector into Your Practice – Only limited pieces available from this blessed monastery series. Once sold, this specific blessing is gone forever.