Akashagarbha Bodhisattva Hand-Painted Thangka Gau Pendant – Gold-Plated Copper Shrine Box (25 × 35 mm), Guardian for Ox, Tiger & Virgo

Product Overview

This hand-painted Akashagarbha Bodhisattva Thangka Gau Pendant is a refined piece of Himalayan Buddhist art, created for those who seek wisdom, merit, and inner abundance in daily life.

Rendered entirely by hand and housed in a gold-plated copper gau shrine box, this portable thangka is designed to accompany its owner closely—whether worn, carried, or placed in a personal sacred space. In Mahayana Buddhism, Akashagarbha Bodhisattva represents inexhaustible wisdom and merit, vast and boundless like space itself.

Akashagarbha Bodhisattva – Meaning & Symbolism

Akashagarbha Bodhisattva, also known as Bodhisattva of Infinite Space, is revered as a bestower of wisdom, virtue, and prosperity. Classical Buddhist texts describe Akashagarbha as one who grants precious treasures—both material and spiritual—to beings who cultivate sincere intention and virtuous roots.

In traditional belief systems, this bodhisattva is associated with:

• Expanding wisdom and clarity of mind

• Accumulating merit and virtuous fortune

• Attracting supportive relationships and benefactors

• Strengthening one’s personal and professional network

Rather than promising outcomes, this thangka serves as a symbolic reminder of abundance, openness, and the power of wise action.

Zodiac & Horoscope Guardianship

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

• Chinese Zodiac: Ox, Tiger

• Western Horoscope: Virgo

For practitioners and collectors, this association represents guidance, protection, and the cultivation of steady growth aligned with one’s inherent nature.

Artistic Craftsmanship

• Creation: Entirely hand-painted (not printed)

• Technique: Traditional thangka painting methods

• Line work: Fine, disciplined brushwork suitable for miniature sacred art

• Spiritual integrity: Iconography follows established Buddhist artistic conventions

Each piece is unique, reflecting the subtle variations inherent in genuine hand-painted thangka art.

Gau Shrine Box & Materials

• Pendant Type: Gau (portable Buddhist shrine box)

• Material: Copper with gold plating

• Finish: Smooth, refined, suitable for long-term preservation

• Function: Protects the painting while allowing it to be carried or worn

The gau format has historically been used by practitioners for travel, protection, and daily mindfulness.

Size & Details

• Overall Size: 25 × 35 mm

• Format: Mini Thangka Gau Pendant

• Portability: Ideal for daily wear, travel, or discreet placement

Please note that slight variations may occur due to handcrafting.

Suitable For

• Personal spiritual practice or meditation

• Symbolic support for career growth and meaningful connections

• Thoughtful cultural or spiritual gifts

• Collectors of authentic Himalayan Buddhist art

Cultural Note

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