Amitabha Buddha Hand-Painted Mini Thangka Gau Pendant – Gold-Plated Copper, 25 × 35 mm Guardian Buddha for Pig, Dog & Sagittarius

Product Overview

This hand-painted Amitabha Buddha mini thangka is enshrined in an elaborately crafted gold-plated copper Gau (prayer box) pendant, presented in a vertical rectangular format that allows for a fuller and more detailed Buddhist composition.

Amitabha Buddha is honored as the Lord of the Western Pure Land, symbolizing Infinite Light and Infinite Life. According to Mahayana Buddhist tradition, he vowed to compassionately receive sincere practitioners who recite his name, guiding them toward peace, clarity, and liberation beyond cyclic suffering.

This piece combines devotional authenticity, refined metalwork, and portable form, making it suitable for both spiritual practice and artistic appreciation.

Amitabha Buddha & Spiritual Meaning

Amitabha Buddha (Sanskrit: Amitābha) is the central Buddha of Pure Land Buddhism, one of the most widely practiced traditions in East Asian Buddhism.

He represents:

• Infinite compassion and boundless merit

• Light that dispels inner darkness and confusion

• Inner peace, reassurance, and spiritual steadiness

• The compassionate vow to guide beings toward the Western Pure Land

The traditional practice associated with Amitabha Buddha is the mindful recitation of his name:

“Namo Amitabha Buddha.”

This practice is valued not for promises, but for cultivating calm awareness, moral clarity, and inner stability.

Guardian Buddha for Zodiac & Horoscope

In traditional Buddhist-cultural interpretation, Amitabha Buddha is regarded as the Guardian Buddha for:

• Chinese Zodiac: Pig, Dog

• Western Horoscope: Sagittarius

This association emphasizes spiritual resonance and guidance rather than superstition, making this pendant especially meaningful for those born under these signs.

Hand-Painted Image & Visual Characteristics (Front)

Based on the attached images, the front painting features a complete seated image of Amitabha Buddha, rendered in traditional thangka style:

• Amitabha Buddha is depicted seated in meditation posture, holding a dhyana mudra with a bowl resting in his hands

• The Buddha’s gentle facial expression conveys compassion, serenity, and quiet dignity

• A radiant halo surrounds the head, symbolizing infinite light and awakened wisdom

• The robe is painted in warm golden and earthy tones, with layered shading and fine line detailing

• The background incorporates ornamental patterns and lotus motifs, enhancing depth and sacred symbolism

Despite its miniature size, the painting preserves the iconographic completeness and visual balance of a full thangka composition.

Metalwork & Back Design (Reverse)

The back of the Gau pendant, as shown in the images, features intricate relief metalwork rather than a transparent window:

• A raised Dharma Wheel (Dharmachakra) at the center, symbolizing the Buddha’s teachings and the path to liberation

• Symmetrical decorative motifs surrounding the wheel, emphasizing harmony and order

• Gold-plated and silver-toned textures layered together, creating strong visual depth

• Embedded multicolored accents along the frame, enhancing refinement and ceremonial presence

This solid back design gives the pendant a more formal, protective, and temple-style character.

Materials & Craftsmanship

• Artwork: 100% hand-painted mini thangka

• Painting technique: Traditional fine-line thangka brushwork

• Pendant case: Copper with gold plating

• Structure: Fully enclosed Gau box with decorative metal back

Each piece reflects a careful balance between religious reverence, artistic detail, and durability for daily wear.

Size & Format

• Painting size: 25 × 35 mm

• Format: Vertical mini thangka Gau pendant

• Style: Portable / wearable / travel-friendly

The vertical format allows for a richer iconographic presentation while remaining comfortable to wear or carry.

Usage & Placement

This Amitabha Buddha Gau pendant is suitable for:

• Daily wear or personal carry

• Travel and long journeys

• Meditation and mindfulness practice

• Meaningful spiritual gifts

When not worn, it may be respectfully placed on a home altar or meditation space.

What You Will Receive

• One hand-painted Amitabha Buddha mini thangka

• One gold-plated copper Gau pendant with decorative metal back

• Protective packaging suitable for gifting

Cultural Note

This product is a religious artwork rooted in Buddhist tradition, intended for cultural appreciation, meditation, and personal reflection.
It does not promise specific outcomes or guaranteed results, but serves as a symbol of compassion, clarity, and inner peace.

Namo Amitabha Buddha.