Amitabha Buddha Hand-Painted Thangka Gau Pendant – Gold-Plated Copper (55 × 45 mm) Guardian Buddha for Pig, Dog & Sagittarius

Product Overview

This hand-painted Amitabha Buddha thangka is enshrined in an elegant gold-plated copper Gau (prayer box) pendant, featuring an intricately crafted Four-Sided Mandala design on the back, symbolizing spiritual protection, stability, and sacred order.

Amitabha Buddha is revered as the Lord of the Western Pure Land, embodying Infinite Light and Infinite Life. According to Mahayana Buddhist tradition, Amitabha vowed to receive all sincere practitioners who recite his name, guiding them toward inner peace, clarity, and liberation from the cycle of suffering.

This larger-size pendant, with elaborate metalwork and rich symbolism, is ideal for those seeking a centerpiece devotional item that can be worn or placed in a sacred space for spiritual grounding.

Amitabha Buddha & Spiritual Meaning

Amitabha Buddha (Sanskrit: Amitābha) is the central Buddha of Pure Land Buddhism, which is one of the most widespread schools of Buddhist thought.

Amitabha Buddha represents:

• Infinite compassion and boundless merit

• Light that dispels ignorance and suffering

• Inner peace, clarity, and spiritual awakening

• The compassionate vow to guide beings to the Western Pure Land

The key practice associated with Amitabha Buddha is the recitation of his name:

“Namo Amitabha Buddha.”

This practice emphasizes spiritual purification, mindfulness, and inner peace.

Guardian Buddha for Zodiac & Horoscope

In traditional Buddhist cultural interpretation, Amitabha Buddha is regarded as the Guardian Buddha for:

• Chinese Zodiac: Pig, Dog

• Western Horoscope: Sagittarius

This association makes this pendant particularly meaningful for those born under these signs, symbolizing spiritual alignment and protection.

Hand-Painted Image & Visual Characteristics (Front)

Based on the attached image, the front of the pendant presents a full seated image of Amitabha Buddha rendered in detailed thangka style:

• Amitabha Buddha is depicted seated in meditation posture, hands forming the dhyana mudra while holding a bowl, symbolizing serenity and compassion

• The Buddha’s calm facial expression radiates peace and quiet dignity

• A soft turquoise halo surrounds the head, representing the boundless light and wisdom of Amitabha Buddha

• The robe is painted in rich red, gold, and earthy tones, with intricate line details

• The lotus base symbolizes purity, with delicate pink petals adding depth and beauty to the scene

• The background is filled with vibrant clouds, floral patterns, and celestial motifs, creating a sense of transcendent peace

This design ensures the iconography is balanced and clear, while the larger size enhances the visual impact.

Back Design: Four-Sided Mandala (Square Mandala)

The back of the Gau pendant features an elaborate Four-Sided Mandala design, symbolizing:

• Balance and sacred protection

• A central circular lotus motif, symbolizing the essence of the awakened mind

• Radiating symmetrical elements that form a protective shield of spiritual energy

• Intricate gold-plated relief work, representing stability, clarity, and universal order

This design integrates Tantric symbolism with Pure Land Buddhist themes, serving as a spiritual guardian and enhancer of the pendant’s overall power.

Materials & Craftsmanship

• Artwork: 100% hand-painted thangka

• Painting technique: Traditional fine-line Buddhist brushwork

• Pendant case: Copper with gold plating

• Structure: Fully enclosed Gau box with engraved Four-Sided Mandala back

The gold-plated copper construction offers a rich, warm tone while ensuring long-term durability, making this pendant ideal for both wearing and spiritual use.

Size & Format

• Painting size: 55 × 45 mm

• Format: Medium-to-large Gau pendant

• Style: Wearable or altar-suitable devotional piece

This size ensures visual prominence while maintaining practicality for everyday wear.

Usage & Placement

Suitable for:

• Daily wear as a devotional companion

• Meditation and mindfulness practice

• Placement on a home altar or sacred space

• Thoughtful spiritual or cultural gifts

What You Will Receive

• One hand-painted Amitabha Buddha thangka

• One gold-plated copper Gau pendant with Four-Sided Mandala back

• Protective packaging suitable for gifting or safekeeping

Cultural Note

This product is a religious artwork rooted in Buddhist tradition, intended for cultural appreciation, meditation, and personal reflection.
It does not promise specific outcomes or guaranteed results, but serves as a symbol of compassion, clarity, and inner peace.

Namo Amitabha Buddha.