Acala Vidyaraja (Acala Wisdom King) Tibetan Thangka Gawu Pendant Hand-Painted • Gilded Copper Gawu Box • Guardian for Rooster & Aries (55 × 45 mm)

Product Overview

This Acala Vidyaraja (Acala Wisdom King) Tibetan Thangka Gawu Pendant is a fully hand-painted Esoteric Buddhist sacred artwork, created to serve as a portable object of protection, discipline, and inner purification.

Acala Vidyaraja, widely known as Fudo Myoo, is the foremost of the Five Wisdom Kings in Vajrayana Buddhism. He embodies unyielding resolve, fearless compassion, and the power to burn away karmic obstacles. This pendant follows traditional iconographic principles and is housed in a gilded copper Gawu box, making it suitable for wearing, carrying, or placement on a personal altar.

Acala Vidyaraja – Deity Meaning & Spiritual Symbolism

Acala Vidyaraja is revered as:

• The chief of the Five Great Wisdom Kings

• The commanding emanation of Vairocana Buddha

• A protector who subdues ignorance through wrathful compassion

Core Symbolism

• Wrathful form: a manifestation of great compassion, not anger

• Wisdom Sword: severs delusion, fear, and attachment

• Vajra Lasso: binds negative forces and stabilizes the practitioner’s mind

• Immovable vow: symbolizes unwavering faith amid impermanence

He is traditionally regarded as the guardian deity for those born under the Rooster (Chinese Zodiac) and Aries, representing courage, discipline, and unshakable determination.

Hand-Painted Iconography (Based on This Artwork)

Front – Wrathful Acala Vidyaraja

• Depicted in deep blue body color, symbolizing immovable wisdom

• Fierce gaze and bared fangs, expressing compassionate wrath that subdues obstacles

• Hair blazing upward, merging with surrounding wisdom flames

• Right hand raised with the wisdom sword, cutting through ignorance

• Left hand holding the vajra lasso, binding harmful forces

• Seated firmly upon a lotus base, surrounded by flames that signify karmic purification

The overall composition conveys dynamic power anchored in absolute stillness, a classic hallmark of authentic Acala iconography.

Back – Four-Sided Mandala (Square Mandala)

• The reverse side features a four-direction mandala, engraved in relief

• Represents cosmic order, protection, and energetic balance

• The square mandala structure symbolizes stability, grounding, and containment

• Traditionally used in Vajrayana practice for protection and ritual sealing

Materials & Craftsmanship

• Painting: 100% hand-painted Tibetan miniature thangka

• Pigments: Traditional mineral pigments, layered by hand

• Pendant Case: Gilded copper Gawu box

• Back Design: Raised four-sided mandala relief

• Finish: Durable construction suitable for long-term devotional or collectible use

Each piece is individually crafted. Subtle variations are a mark of authenticity.

Size & Format

• Format: Thangka Gawu Pendant / Portable shrine

• Shape: Rectangular

• Painting size: 55 × 45 mm

• Usage: Wearable pendant, altar placement, or personal spiritual object

Who Is This Pendant For?

Recommended for:

• Those seeking protection, clarity, and inner strength

• Practitioners of Vajrayana or meditation disciplines

• Individuals facing obstacles, stress, or major life transitions

• Collectors of authentic Himalayan sacred art

• A meaningful spiritual gift for Rooster zodiac or Aries

Not intended as:

• A fashion-only accessory

• A substitute for medical, psychological, or legal outcomes

What You Will Receive

• 1 × Hand-painted Acala Vidyaraja Thangka Gawu Pendant

• Gilded copper Gawu box with mandala back

• Protective packaging suitable for gifting or storage

Cultural & Ethical Note

This piece is created as a sacred Buddhist art object, rooted in Himalayan Vajrayana tradition.
It is meant to support reflection, discipline, and mindful living—not to promise guaranteed results.

Respectful handling and sincere intention are essential to its meaning.