Akashagarbha Bodhisattva Mini Thangka Pendant – Hand-Painted Tibetan Gawu Box, Guardian for Ox, Tiger & Virgo (24 × 24 mm)

Product Overview

This Akashagarbha Bodhisattva Mini Thangka Pendant is a finely hand-painted Tibetan Buddhist artwork, set inside a traditional gold-plated copper Gawu box.
Akashagarbha Bodhisattva is revered in Buddhism as the embodiment of boundless wisdom, merit, and wealth, symbolizing blessings as vast and limitless as space itself.

Designed in a compact and portable format, this mini thangka pendant is suitable for daily wear, travel, or placement in personal spaces, serving as both a spiritual symbol and a refined piece of Himalayan sacred art.

About Akashagarbha Bodhisattva

Akashagarbha Bodhisattva is known as the Bodhisattva who governs wisdom, accumulated merit, and prosperity. His name literally means “Treasury of Space,” reflecting blessings that are inexhaustible and all-encompassing.

In traditional Buddhist iconography, Akashagarbha is depicted:

• Wearing a Five-Buddha Crown

• Holding a Wisdom Sword in his right hand, symbolizing the cutting through of ignorance

• Holding a Lotus with a Wish-Fulfilling Jewel in his left hand, representing wealth, merit, and fulfillment

• Seated upon a lotus throne, symbolizing purity and awakened potential

Guardian Deity & Spiritual Significance

Akashagarbha Bodhisattva is traditionally regarded as the Guardian Buddha for:

• Chinese Zodiac: Ox & Tiger

• Western Zodiac: Virgo

He is believed to support:

• Growth in wisdom and clarity

• Accumulation of merit and prosperity

• Assistance from benefactors and mentors

• Strong interpersonal connections and supportive networks

In East Asian Buddhist traditions, Akashagarbha is also associated with practices aimed at enhancing memory, learning ability, and insight.

Artistic Craftsmanship

• Technique: Fully hand-painted mini thangka

• Style: Traditional Tibetan Buddhist art

• Materials: Mineral pigments on prepared canvas

• Process: Painted following classical thangka iconographic proportions

Each piece is individually painted, making every pendant subtly unique.

Gawu Box & Sacred Contents

The thangka is encased in a gold-plated copper Gawu box, a traditional Tibetan amulet container used for protection and devotion.

• Back of the pendant: Filled with Seven-Treasure Glass Beads (Sapta Ratna)

• These symbolic materials represent abundance, harmony, and completeness in Buddhist culture

The sealed Gawu box design allows the pendant to function as both a wearable amulet and a sacred container.

Size & Details

• Painting Size: 24 × 24 mm

• Pendant Type: Mini Thangka / Gawu Box

• Material: Copper with gold plating

• Front: Hand-painted Akashagarbha Bodhisattva

• Back: Seven-Treasure glass beads

Recommended Use

• Daily spiritual pendant

• Travel or portable thangka

• Personal altar or meditation space

• Meaningful gift for those seeking wisdom, prosperity, and supportive connections

• Zodiac guardian pendant for Ox, Tiger, and Virgo

What You Will Receive

• 1 × Hand-painted Akashagarbha Bodhisattva mini thangka pendant

• Securely sealed gold-plated Gawu box

• Protective packaging suitable for gifting or storage

Cultural Note

This item is a piece of traditional Tibetan Buddhist art created for cultural appreciation, meditation, and personal symbolism.
It is not a medical or financial guarantee, but a meaningful representation of Buddhist values such as wisdom, merit, compassion, and mindful intention.