Mahasthamaprapta Bodhisattva Mini Thangka Pendant – Nepalese Black-Gold Art (3.5 × 4.5 cm)

1) Product Overview

Naro Khechari Dakini Mini Thangka Pendant is a hand-painted miniature thangka created within the Tibetan tradition using natural mineral pigments. Painted by a lineage-trained Tibetan artist and presented in a Dunhuang Nine-Colored Deer silver gawu case, this piece reflects refined craftsmanship, stable composition, and enduring materials suitable for long-term preservation and collection.

2) Deity Introduction

Naro Khechari Dakini, also known as Dorje Naljorma or Vajrayogini in the Naro lineage, is a principal female yidam transmitted through the Indian mahasiddha Naropa. She is a central deity practiced across the Kagyu, Sakya, and Gelug schools of Tibetan Buddhism, embodying the union of wisdom and compassion expressed through dynamic Vajrayana iconography.

3) Spiritual Meaning & Practice Logic

This deity is traditionally associated with insight, transformative wisdom, and compassionate clarity. Practice emphasizes recognizing and releasing attachment, refining awareness, and cultivating understanding through disciplined Vajrayana methods, grounded in lineage transmission and personal commitment rather than outcome-based expectations.

4) Combined Practice Logic

Not applicable.

5) Artistic Origin & Lineage

Created in Tibet, this mini thangka follows established proportions and iconographic standards of Vajrayogini-related dakini imagery. The work reflects careful facial rendering, controlled line rhythm, and balanced composition, demonstrating the continuity of traditional Tibetan thangka painting lineage.

6) Materials & Craftsmanship

• Hand-painted using natural mineral pigments known for long-term color stability

• Layered pigment application creating depth and visual clarity

• Housed in a Dunhuang Nine-Colored Deer solid silver gawu case, providing both protection and portability

7) Size, Format & Details

• Painting size: 4 × 5 cm

• Format: Single-sided miniature thangka pendant

• Origin: Tibet

8) Usage & Suitable For

• Practitioners maintaining personal devotional focus

• Collectors of Tibetan miniature thangka works

• Meditation spaces, travel use, or portable personal shrines

9) Cultural Note & Disclaimer

This artwork is presented for cultural, artistic, and devotional appreciation. Vajrayana traditions emphasize intention, study, and practice rather than guaranteed results. Individual experience may vary; respectful understanding of lineage and iconography is encouraged.