Akashagarbha Bodhisattva Hand-Painted Thangka Gau Pendant – Gold-Plated Copper Shrine Box (56 × 45 mm)

Product Overview

This hand-painted Akashagarbha Bodhisattva thangka gau pendant is a finely crafted piece of Buddhist sacred art, created to embody 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 timeless portable format. In Mahayana Buddhism, Akashagarbha Bodhisattva represents inexhaustible wisdom and virtue—vast and unobstructed like space itself—making this piece both a spiritual symbol and a refined collectible.

Akashagarbha Bodhisattva – Meaning & Symbolism

Akashagarbha Bodhisattva, whose name translates to “Treasury of Infinite Space,” is revered as a bodhisattva of boundless wisdom, merit, and prosperity. Classical Buddhist teachings describe Akashagarbha as one who bestows precious treasures—both inner and outer—upon those who cultivate sincerity, clarity, and virtuous intention.

Traditionally, this bodhisattva is associated with:

• Expanding wisdom and insight

• Accumulating merit and virtuous fortune

• Attracting benefactors and supportive connections

• Encouraging openness, generosity, and right action

Rather than guaranteeing outcomes, this thangka serves as a symbolic reminder of abundance through wisdom and ethical living, values deeply rooted in Buddhist philosophy.

Zodiac & Horoscope Guardianship

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

• Chinese Zodiac: Ox, Tiger

• Western Horoscope: Virgo

For those aligned with these signs, Akashagarbha Bodhisattva symbolizes steadiness, intelligence, reliability, and the ability to receive help from all directions—both personally and professionally.

Artistic Craftsmanship

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

• Technique: Traditional miniature thangka painting

• Detailing: Fine brushwork suited to small-format sacred art

• Authenticity: Each piece is unique, with subtle variations reflecting true handcraftsmanship

The painting follows established Buddhist iconographic standards, ensuring both artistic and cultural integrity.

Gau Shrine Box & Materials

• Pendant Type: Gau (portable Buddhist shrine box)

• Material: Copper with gold plating

• Finish: Warm, traditional appearance with protective metal housing

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

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

Size & Details

• Overall Size: 56 × 45 mm

• Format: Mini Thangka Gau Pendant

• Design: Balanced proportions suitable for daily wear or display

Minor 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 results or replace professional, medical, or financial advice. Its value lies in symbolism, craftsmanship, and contemplative meaning, rather than promised outcomes.