Akashagarbha Bodhisattva Hand-Painted Thangka Gau Pendant – Gold-Plated Copper Shrine Box (33 × 43 mm)

Product Overview

This hand-painted Akashagarbha Bodhisattva thangka gau pendant is a refined piece of Buddhist sacred art, created to symbolize wisdom, merit, supportive relationships, and material abundance.

Painted entirely by hand and housed in a gold-plated copper gau shrine box, this pendant combines traditional thangka artistry with a portable, elegant format suitable for daily wear or personal display. In Mahayana Buddhism, Akashagarbha Bodhisattva represents inexhaustible wisdom and virtue—vast and unobstructed like space itself—making this piece both spiritually meaningful and artistically collectible.

Akashagarbha Bodhisattva – Meaning & Symbolism

Akashagarbha Bodhisattva, whose name means “Treasury of Infinite Space,” is revered as a bodhisattva of boundless wisdom, merit, and prosperity. In classical Buddhist teachings, Akashagarbha is described as one who bestows precious treasures—both inner clarity and outer resources—upon those who cultivate sincerity, ethical conduct, and insight.

This bodhisattva is traditionally associated with:

• Expanding wisdom and intellectual clarity

• Accumulating merit and virtuous fortune

• Attracting benefactors and supportive connections

• Encouraging openness, generosity, and right action

Rather than promising outcomes, this thangka serves as a symbolic reminder that abundance grows naturally from wisdom and integrity.

Zodiac & Horoscope Guardianship

This Akashagarbha Bodhisattva thangka is traditionally regarded as a guardian deity for:

• Chinese Zodiac: Ox, Tiger

• Western Horoscope: Virgo

For individuals aligned with these signs, Akashagarbha Bodhisattva represents steadiness, intelligence, reliability, and the ability to receive assistance from all directions—particularly in career development and social networks.

Artistic Craftsmanship

• Creation: Entirely hand-painted (not printed or digitally reproduced)

• Technique: Traditional miniature thangka painting

• Detailing: Fine brushwork adapted for compact sacred art

• Authenticity: Each piece is unique, with subtle variations that reflect genuine handcraftsmanship

The painting adheres to established Buddhist iconographic standards, ensuring cultural and artistic integrity.

Gau Shrine Box & Materials

• Pendant Type: Gau (portable Buddhist shrine box)

• Material: Copper with gold plating

• Finish: Warm, traditional tone with durable metal protection

• Function: Safely encloses the thangka while allowing it to be worn, carried, or placed in a personal altar

Historically, gau pendants have been used as portable shrines for travel, mindfulness, and daily contemplation.

Size & Details

• Overall Size: 33 × 43 mm

• Format: Mini Thangka Gau Pendant

• Design: Balanced proportions suitable for both daily wear and discreet display

Slight variations may occur due to the hand-painted and handcrafted nature of the piece.

Suitable For

• Personal spiritual practice or meditation

• Symbolic support for career growth and meaningful connections

• Zodiac- or horoscope-based guardian artwork

• Collectors of authentic Himalayan Buddhist art

• Thoughtful cultural or spiritual gifts

Cultural Note

This product is offered as a religious and cultural artwork rooted in Buddhist tradition. It is not intended to guarantee specific outcomes or replace professional, medical, or financial advice. Its value lies in symbolism, craftsmanship, and contemplative meaning, rather than promised results.