Akashagarbha Bodhisattva Hand-Painted Mini Thangka Gau Pendant – S925 Silver Shrine Box (24 mm), Guardian for Ox, Tiger & Virgo
Regular price
$425.00 USD
Product Overview
This hand-painted Akashagarbha Bodhisattva mini thangka gau pendant is a refined and symbolic piece of Buddhist sacred art, created to represent wisdom, merit, supportive relationships, and inner abundance.
Painted entirely by hand and set within an S925 sterling silver gau shrine box, this compact pendant is designed for close daily companionship—whether worn, carried, or placed in a personal altar space. In Mahayana Buddhism, Akashagarbha Bodhisattva embodies boundless wisdom and inexhaustible merit, likened to the vastness of space itself.
Akashagarbha Bodhisattva – Meaning & Symbolism
Akashagarbha Bodhisattva, also known as the Bodhisattva of Infinite Space, symbolizes wisdom and fortune that are limitless and unobstructed. Traditional Buddhist teachings associate this bodhisattva with:
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Cultivating wisdom and clarity
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Accumulating merit and virtuous fortune
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Attracting benefactors and supportive relationships
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Strengthening personal and professional networks
This thangka does not promise outcomes, but serves as a cultural and contemplative symbol of openness, generosity, and wise action, qualities that naturally invite opportunity and support.
Zodiac & Horoscope Guardianship
This Akashagarbha Bodhisattva thangka is traditionally regarded as a guardian deity for:
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Chinese Zodiac: Ox, Tiger
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Western Horoscope: Virgo
For those aligned with these signs, the bodhisattva represents stability, intelligence, and the ability to receive help from all directions.
Artistic Craftsmanship
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Creation: Entirely hand-painted (not printed or reproduced)
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Technique: Traditional miniature thangka painting
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Detailing: Fine brushwork suited to small-format sacred art
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Uniqueness: Each piece is one of a kind, with subtle variations reflecting true handcraftsmanship
Gau Shrine Box & Materials
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Pendant Type: Gau (portable Buddhist shrine box)
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Material: S925 sterling silver
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Finish: Elegant, skin-friendly, suitable for long-term wear
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Function: Protects the thangka while allowing it to be worn or carried
The gau format has long been used as a portable sacred object, especially valued for travel and daily mindfulness.
Size & Details
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Overall Size: 24 mm
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Format: Mini Thangka Gau Pendant
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Design: Compact, lightweight, and discreet
Due to handcrafting, minor variations are natural and part of the artwork’s authenticity.
Suitable For
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Personal spiritual practice or meditation
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Symbolic support for career growth and meaningful connections
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Zodiac or horoscope-based guardian artwork
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Collectors of authentic Himalayan Buddhist art
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Thoughtful spiritual or cultural 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 advice. Its value lies in symbolism, craftsmanship, and contemplative meaning, rather than promised outcomes.
For all orders exceeding a value of 100USD shipping is offered for free.
Returns will be accepted for up to 10 days of Customer’s receipt or tracking number on unworn items. You, as a Customer, are obliged to inform us via email before you return the item.
Otherwise, standard shipping charges apply. Check out our delivery Terms & Conditions for more details.
Returns will be accepted for up to 10 days of Customer’s receipt or tracking number on unworn items. You, as a Customer, are obliged to inform us via email before you return the item, only in the case of:
– Received the wrong item.
– Item arrived not as expected (ie. damaged packaging).
– Item had defects.
– Over delivery time.
– The shipper does not allow the goods to be inspected before payment.
The returned product(s) must be in the original packaging, safety wrapped, undamaged and unworn. This means that the item(s) must be safely packed in a carton box for protection during transport, possibly the same carton used to ship to you as a customer.
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