Product Description
Green Tara Hand-Painted Thangka Pendant in Copper Ghau Box
First Collector Series – Entry Hand-Painted Thangka
① Product Overview
This Green Tara Hand-Painted Thangka Pendant is a devotional portrait-style artwork presented in a traditional round copper Ghau (Gau) box, created as part of our First Collector Series for those beginning their journey with authentic Himalayan Buddhist art.
With its 42 mm circular format, this piece offers a strong visual presence while remaining suitable for daily wear, travel, or placement on a personal shrine.
The balanced round composition enhances intimacy and focus, making it especially appropriate for practitioners and collectors who value direct visual connection.
② Deity Introduction
Green Tara is revered in Tibetan Buddhism as a compassionate manifestation of Avalokiteshvara, known for her swift response, protective presence, and nurturing clarity.
She is traditionally honored as the “Mother of Enlightened Activity”, embodying beauty, wisdom, vitality, and fearless compassion.
Her iconography reflects calm reassurance and gentle strength rather than dramatic force, making her one of the most approachable and widely beloved female figures in Buddhist practice.
③ Spiritual Meaning & Practice Logic
Green Tara is traditionally associated with protection, emotional steadiness, and compassionate action.
Her practice emphasizes presence, clarity, and the courage to respond wisely to life’s challenges.
A well-known expression connected to Green Tara is the mantra:
Om Tare Tuttare Ture Soha
This mantra is traditionally recited as a reminder of protection, inner resilience, and mindful awareness.
Its inclusion here reflects cultural and devotional completeness, rather than any promise of specific outcomes.
④ Sacred Mantra Seed & Ghau Symbolism
This pendant incorporates the seed syllable associated with Green Tara mantra practice, placed within the Ghau box as part of traditional devotional structure.
The round copper Ghau box functions as a portable shrine, preserving both the visual and symbolic integrity of Tibetan Buddhist devotional objects.
The back of the Ghau box is engraved with the Double Vajra (Vishvavajra) symbol, traditionally associated with:
⑤ Artistic Origin & Lineage
This piece belongs to the Nepal Color Thangka Series, reflecting Himalayan miniature thangka aesthetics characterized by:
Each pendant is individually hand-painted, created as an artwork rather than a factory print, and follows the visual discipline expected in traditional thangka painting.
⑥ Materials & Craftsmanship
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Purely hand-painted Green Tara portrait (not printed)
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Traditional mineral pigments for durable, luminous coloration
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Iconic half-length portrait composition for close visual connection
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Round copper Ghau box for protection and devotional use
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Fine detailing to preserve iconographic clarity in miniature format
⑦ Size, Format & Details
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Pendant diameter: 42 mm
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Format: Round Ghau pendant / wearable mini thangka
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Series: Nepal Color Thangka Series
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Retail price: $329 USD
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Cord / rope: Not included
⑧ Usage & Suitable For
Suitable for:
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First-time Thangka collectors
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Daily spiritual wear or travel use
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Meditation and mantra practice
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Personal shrine placement
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Meaningful spiritual or cultural gifts
This piece is especially appreciated by those drawn to Green Tara’s gentle beauty, wisdom, and protective presence.
⑨ Cultural Note & Disclaimer
This pendant is presented as a religious and cultural artwork, created in accordance with Tibetan Buddhist tradition.
It is offered for spiritual appreciation, cultural respect, and artistic value, and does not promise or guarantee specific outcomes.
Its significance lies in its role as a supportive object for reflection, mindfulness, and personal practice.