Product Overview
This Kalachakra (Kālacakra Vajra) Gawu Pendant is a hand-painted miniature thangka created by a lama artist in the Rebgong (Regong Art) tradition. Painted with natural mineral pigments and set into a silver “Nine-Colored Deer” (Dunhuang-inspired) gawu case, it is presented as a compact devotional artwork suitable for long-term preservation, inheritance, and collection.
Deity Introduction
Kalachakra Vajra is a highest yoga tantra deity in Vajrayāna Buddhism. The deity represents a profound tantric system centered on awakening through an integrated understanding of time, reality, and the path—often expressed as the union of compassion and wisdom within a complete mandala-based tradition.
Spiritual Meaning & Practice Logic
Kalachakra is traditionally associated with the symbolism of past, present, and future, guiding practitioners toward seeing the nature of phenomena with clarity and cultivating a stable, expansive view. In Vajrayāna practice logic, this is approached through correct motivation, lineage transmission, and disciplined study and contemplation—rather than through promises of immediate results.
Combined Practice Logic
Applicable. This is a yab-yum (union) form, traditionally expressing the inseparable union of compassion/skillful means and wisdom. The dual presence is iconographic and doctrinal: it represents complete realization through the integration of method and insight, not two separate standalone deities.
Artistic Origin & Lineage
Originating from Rebgong (Regong Art), this piece reflects a lineage known for precise line discipline, strong iconographic structure, and adherence to traditional thangka standards. It is created as an individual hand-painted work rather than a factory-produced image.
Materials & Craftsmanship
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Artwork: Hand-painted miniature thangka (not printed)
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Pigments: Natural mineral pigments (chosen for long-term color stability)
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Case: Silver gawu case, “Dunhuang Nine-Colored Deer” style
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Craft: Lama-artist painting tradition, fine miniature execution
Size, Format & Details
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Painting Size (Artwork Area): 4 × 5 cm
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Format: Gawu pendant / portable thangka amulet
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Form: Miniature thangka for close viewing and personal keeping
Usage & Suitable For
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Practitioners seeking a compact devotional object for travel or personal shrine
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Collectors of Rebgong thangka and fine miniature Buddhist art
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Those who appreciate Vajrayāna iconography and high-level tantric deity art (culturally and artistically)
Cultural Note & Disclaimer
This item is a religious artwork and cultural object rooted in Tibetan Buddhist tradition. It is offered for respectful appreciation, devotional support, and collection. No guarantees of specific outcomes are implied.