Samantabhadra Bodhisattva Mini Thangka Pendant – Hand-Painted Tibetan Gawu Box (33 × 43 mm) Gold-Plated Gawu | Portable Buddhist Art | Guardian for Dragon, Snake & Capricorn

Product Overview

This Samantabhadra Bodhisattva Mini Thangka Pendant is a hand-painted Tibetan miniature thangka, housed in a traditional gold-plated copper Gawu (gau) box.
With its compact 33 × 43 mm size, this piece is designed for daily wear or personal carrying, making it an ideal form of portable Buddhist art.

Unlike mandala-based or altar-focused pieces, this edition emphasizes personal guardianship and inner cultivation, pairing the visual presence of Samantabhadra Bodhisattva with sacred inner elements traditionally associated with mindfulness and reflection.

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.