
Avalokitesvara Chengrezig Thangka | Bodhisattva of Compassion
Avalokitesvara Chengrezig Thangka Introduction To The Thangka : This form of Avalokiteshvara is widely used for devotional practice for Mahayana and Vajrayana Buddhism followers. His six-syllabled mantra “ Om mani pad me hum” is the household mantra for all Buddhists worldwide.Chenrezig is gracefully seated in meditation posture surrounded by fully bloomed flowers in this four-armed Avalokiteshvara thangka print. This high-quality bodhisattva art portrays Chenresig folding his two hands in a devotional gesture. The upper right hand holds the never-ending cycle, akashamala, and his upper left-hand holds a white lotus. How to take care of your thangka? -Hang your thangka in a traditional silk brocade-Regular Inspection of your thangka; examine the borders and all attachments.-Keep thangkas covered when they are on display but not in use.-Rotate thangkas between display and storage on a regular basis, two to four times a year, to reduce the amount of exposure to light. Keep away from sunl