Mahasthamaprapta Bodhisattva Mini Thangka Pendant Hand-Painted • Mineral Pigments • Tibetan Origin • 3.5 × 4.5 cm

① Product Overview

This Mahasthamaprapta Bodhisattva Mini Thangka Pendant is a hand-painted Tibetan thangka card, created by a lineage-trained artist in Tibet and presented in a sterling silver gawu-style protective case inspired by the Dunhuang Nine-Colored Deer motif. The painting is executed using natural mineral pigments, following traditional Tibetan thangka methods known for durability and depth of color.

Designed in a compact pendant format, the piece preserves classical iconographic proportions while offering a portable form suitable for personal devotion or refined collection.

② Deity Introduction

Mahasthamaprapta Bodhisattva is one of the Eight Great Bodhisattvas in Mahayana Buddhism and a principal figure in Pure Land tradition. He is revered as a bodhisattva of great power derived from wisdom, often depicted as illuminating beings through profound insight.

Within the Western Pure Land tradition, Mahasthamaprapta serves as the right attendant of Amitabha Buddha, together with Avalokiteshvara, forming the revered triad known as the Three Saints of the Western Paradise.

③ Spiritual Meaning & Practice Logic

Mahasthamaprapta Bodhisattva is traditionally associated with clarity of wisdom, inner strength, and focused resolve. His symbolism emphasizes cultivating insight that supports steady progress along one’s path, grounded in ethical conduct and mindful awareness.

In Buddhist practice logic, contemplation of Mahasthamaprapta centers on strengthening concentration, discernment, and the aspiration to act with balance and stability amid changing circumstances.

④ Combined Practice Logic (If Applicable)

Not applicable.
This product features a single deity presentation.

⑤ Artistic Origin & Lineage

This mini thangka originates from Tibet and is painted by a Tibetan lineage artist trained in traditional religious thangka painting. The artwork follows established iconographic standards, ensuring accuracy in proportion, gesture, and symbolic elements.

Each piece is individually hand-painted rather than mass-produced.

⑥ Materials & Craftsmanship

• Hand-painted using natural mineral pigments

• Traditional Tibetan thangka painting techniques

• Paired with a sterling silver gawu-style case

• Crafted with an emphasis on long-term color stability and preservation

No synthetic pigments or modern printing processes are used.

⑦ Size, Format & Details

• Painting size: 3.5 × 4.5 cm

• Format: Mini thangka card set in a gawu-style pendant case

• Presentation: Single-sided painted thangka card

⑧ Usage & Suitable For

Suitable for:

• Buddhist practitioners engaged in contemplative or devotional practice

• Collectors of Tibetan Buddhist art

• Use during meditation, travel, or placement in a personal shrine

This piece is intended for respectful personal use or artistic collection.

⑨ Cultural Note & Disclaimer

This artwork is a cultural and religious object rooted in Tibetan Buddhist tradition. It is presented to support artistic appreciation, cultural understanding, and personal reflection.
It does not guarantee specific outcomes and should not be considered a substitute for individual practice or lived experience.

Zodiac & Horoscope Integration (within description logic)

In traditional Buddhist associations, Mahasthamaprapta Bodhisattva is linked with the Horse zodiac, symbolizing vitality, perseverance, and steady forward movement guided by discernment.

For Libra (September 23 – October 22), Mahasthamaprapta symbolically reflects balance, thoughtful judgment, and composed strength, emphasizing harmony achieved through wisdom and inner stability.