Samantabhadra Bodhisattva Tibetan Gawu Amulet – Hand-Painted Guardian for Dragon, Snake & Capricorn (33 × 43 mm)

Product Overview

This Samantabhadra Bodhisattva Gawu Amulet features a fully hand-painted sacred image, housed in a gold-plated copper Tibetan Gawu case.
Unlike narrative or full-scene compositions, this version focuses on a serene, frontal portrait, emphasizing inner stillness, clarity, and unwavering vows.

Samantabhadra Bodhisattva is revered as one of the Four Great Bodhisattvas in Mahayana Buddhism, the Right Attendant of the Avatamsaka (Huayan) Trinity, and the embodiment of great vows in action.

Spiritual Significance of Samantabhadra Bodhisattva

Samantabhadra represents the unity of wisdom and practice—not only understanding truth, but living it through virtuous action.

He is traditionally regarded as the guardian bodhisattva for those born under the Zodiac Dragon, Snake, and the Western sign Capricorn, offering guidance in:

• Strengthening determination and long-term vision

• Cultivating merit through ethical action

• Transforming intention into consistent practice

• Supporting moral clarity during complex life decisions

This amulet is especially suited for those on a path of steady self-cultivation, leadership, or spiritual discipline.

Samantabhadra Bodhisattva 

Samantabhadra Bodhisattva is one of the Four Great Bodhisattvas in Mahayana Buddhism and represents the practice of wisdom through action.

He is:

• A core figure of the Huayan (Avatamsaka) tradition

• The right attendant of Shakyamuni Buddha among the Huayan Three Saints

• Traditionally depicted riding a six-tusked white elephant, symbolizing perseverance, ethical discipline, and the strength to carry vows into daily life

This miniature portrait focuses on a calm, composed, and inward-facing expression, reflecting steadiness and gentle resolve rather than dramatic symbolism.

Samantabhadra is also revered as a guardian bodhisattva for:

• Chinese Zodiac: Dragon & Snake

• Western Zodiac: Capricorn

Inner Elements & Symbolic Meaning

Inside the Gawu box, the pendant contains traditional sacred elements, commonly associated with:

• Mindful remembrance

• Ethical intention

• Continuity of personal practice

Rather than functioning as a promise of external results, these inner components serve as symbolic anchors, reminding the wearer to align daily actions with clarity, responsibility, and compassion—key values embodied by Samantabhadra Bodhisattva.

The Combined Significance

The combination of:

• Samantabhadra Bodhisattva’s image (outer guidance)

• Sacred inner elements (inner reflection)

forms a complete symbolic structure emphasizing:

• Consistency between intention and action

• Inner discipline supported by daily awareness

• A grounded approach to personal cultivation

This makes the pendant especially suitable for those who prefer subtle, inward-focused Buddhist symbolism in everyday life.

Artistic Craft & Materials

• Artwork: Purely hand-painted miniature thangka

• Technique: Traditional Tibetan thangka painting methods

• Case Material: Gold-plated copper Gawu (gau) box

• Front: Samantabhadra Bodhisattva portrait (gentle, contemplative style)

• Inside: Traditional sacred elements for symbolic support

• Finish: Polished gold-tone metalwork with refined detailing

Each piece is individually painted and assembled, resulting in natural variations that reflect authentic hand craftsmanship.

Size & Format

• Pendant Size: 33 × 43 mm

• Format: Mini Thangka / Deity Pendant

• Type: Portable sacred art for daily wear or travel

Its smaller size makes it ideal for close-to-body carrying, offering a discreet yet meaningful presence.

What You Will Receive

• 1 × Hand-painted Samantabhadra Bodhisattva Mini Thangka Pendant

• 1 × Gold-plated copper Tibetan Gawu box

• Protective packaging suitable for storage or gifting

Cultural & Usage Note

This item is a traditional Buddhist art object, appreciated for its craftsmanship, symbolism, and cultural heritage.
It is intended for personal reflection, mindfulness, and collection, and should not be understood as a guarantee of specific outcomes or material results.