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

Product Overview

This Akashagarbha Bodhisattva Mini Thangka Pendant (Red Ground) features a fully hand-painted image of Akashagarbha Bodhisattva set against a vibrant red background, symbolizing vitality, auspicious energy, and the activation of merit in Tibetan Buddhist art.

Housed in a traditional gold-plated copper Gawu box, this miniature thangka is designed as a portable devotional object—suitable for daily wear, travel, or placement in a personal meditation space. The compact size allows it to function as both sacred art and a meaningful spiritual accessory.

Symbolism of the Red Ground Akashagarbha Thangka

In Tibetan thangka tradition, a red ground is often used to represent:

• Dynamic energy and active virtue

• The flourishing of merit and supportive conditions

• Auspiciousness and inner strength

Paired with Akashagarbha Bodhisattva—whose blessings are described as vast as space itself—this red-ground composition emphasizes growth, opportunity, and the gathering of positive connections.

About Akashagarbha Bodhisattva

Akashagarbha Bodhisattva is revered as the Bodhisattva of wisdom, merit, and prosperity, embodying inexhaustible blessings that support both inner clarity and outer fulfillment.

Traditional iconography includes:

• A Five-Buddha Crown, symbolizing awakened wisdom

• A Wisdom Sword in the right hand, cutting through ignorance

• A Lotus supporting a Wish-Fulfilling Jewel in the left hand, representing abundance and merit

• A serene seated posture upon a lotus throne

Guardian Deity for Zodiac Signs

Akashagarbha Bodhisattva is traditionally regarded as the Guardian Buddha for:

• Chinese Zodiac: Ox & Tiger

• Western Zodiac: Virgo

He is associated with:

• Benefactor support and helpful connections

• Growth in wisdom and learning

• The accumulation of merit and prosperity

• Strong interpersonal networks and favorable circumstances

Artistic Craftsmanship

• Technique: Fully hand-painted mini thangka

• Pigments: Traditional mineral pigments

• Style: Classical Tibetan Buddhist iconography

• Uniqueness: Each piece is individually painted, with subtle variations

This pendant is not mass-produced; it reflects the precision and discipline of traditional Himalayan thangka craftsmanship.

Gawu Box & Sacred Contents

• Material: Copper with gold plating

• Form: Traditional Tibetan Gawu box (protective amulet container)

• Back Filling: Seven-Treasure Glass Beads (Sapta Ratna)

The Seven Treasures symbolize completeness, harmony, and the gathering of auspicious conditions in Buddhist culture.

Size & Details

• Painting Size: 24 × 24 mm

• Pendant Type: Mini Thangka / Gawu Box

• Front: Hand-painted Akashagarbha Bodhisattva on red ground

• Back: Seven-Treasure glass beads

Recommended Use

• Daily spiritual pendant

• Portable or travel thangka

• Personal altar or meditation space

• Zodiac guardian pendant for Ox, Tiger, and Virgo

• Meaningful gift symbolizing wisdom, prosperity, and supportive relationships

What You Will Receive

• 1 × Hand-painted Akashagarbha Bodhisattva mini thangka pendant (red ground)

• Gold-plated copper Gawu box, securely sealed

• Protective packaging suitable for storage or gifting

Cultural Note

This item is a work of traditional Tibetan Buddhist art, created for cultural appreciation, meditation, and personal symbolism.
It is not a promise of specific outcomes, but a representation of timeless Buddhist values such as wisdom, merit, and mindful intention.