Product Overview
This Samantabhadra Bodhisattva Thangka Pendant is a hand-painted Tibetan miniature thangka, carefully housed in a gold-plated copper Gawu (gau) box. With its balanced rectangular format and refined metalwork, this piece is designed for both portable use and personal altar display.
Samantabhadra Bodhisattva is one of the Four Great Bodhisattvas in Mahayana Buddhism and represents the practice of great vows—the realization of compassion and wisdom through consistent, ethical action. This pendant is created as a cultural and contemplative Buddhist artwork, emphasizing symbolism, craftsmanship, and long-term value rather than decoration alone.
The Deity: Samantabhadra Bodhisattva
Samantabhadra Bodhisattva embodies steadfast commitment, moral integrity, and disciplined practice. He is traditionally depicted riding a six-tusked white elephant, symbolizing strength, stability, and the ability to carry profound vows into daily life.
Within Buddhist tradition, Samantabhadra:
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Is a central figure of the Huayan (Avatamsaka) tradition
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Forms the Huayan Three Saints together with Shakyamuni Buddha and Manjushri Bodhisattva
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Is associated with the Ten Great Vows, a foundational guide for Mahayana Buddhist practice
He is also widely regarded as a guardian bodhisattva for:
Artistic Craft & Materials
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Artwork: Purely hand-painted miniature thangka
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Painting Technique: Traditional Tibetan thangka methods
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Case Material: Gold-plated copper Gawu (gau) box
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Front: Samantabhadra Bodhisattva in classical iconographic posture
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Back: Engraved Four-Direction Mandala (四方坛城), symbolizing order, balance, and the sacred structure of awakened space
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Finish: Detailed relief carving with gold-tone polish and decorative inlays
Each piece is individually hand-painted and assembled, ensuring subtle variations that reflect authentic craftsmanship.
Size & Format
This size offers a strong visual presence while remaining suitable for wearing, carrying, or placing in a personal meditation space.
Meaning & Cultural Significance
This Samantabhadra Bodhisattva pendant is especially suited for those who:
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Value alignment between intention and action
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Seek a reminder of ethical living and disciplined practice
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Appreciate authentic Himalayan Buddhist art with symbolic depth
The Four-Direction Mandala engraved on the back represents a sacred, ordered universe—supporting Samantabhadra’s role as the Bodhisattva of vows, structure, and practice.
Rather than promising specific outcomes, this piece serves as a symbolic object for reflection, mindfulness, and cultural appreciation.
What You Will Receive
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1 × Hand-painted Samantabhadra Bodhisattva Thangka Pendant
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1 × Gold-plated copper Tibetan Gawu box with mandala back
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Protective packaging suitable for storage or gifting
Cultural & Usage Note
This item is a traditional Buddhist art object, valued for its artistic craftsmanship, cultural heritage, and symbolic meaning. It is intended for personal appreciation, meditation, and collection, not as a guarantee of spiritual or material results.