Akashagarbha Bodhisattva & Four-Directional Mandala Double-Sided Thangka Pendant – Hand-Painted Tibetan Gawu Box, Guardian for Ox, Tiger & Virgo (55 × 45 mm)

Product Overview

This Akashagarbha Bodhisattva & Four-Directional Mandala Double-Sided Thangka Pendant is a fully hand-painted Tibetan Buddhist artwork, housed in a gold-plated copper Gawu box and designed in a larger, more powerful portable format.

The front features Akashagarbha Bodhisattva, revered as the embodiment of boundless wisdom, merit, and prosperity.
The back presents a Four-Directional Mandala, a symbolic representation of cosmic order, balance, and the harmonization of space.

Together, this double-sided composition reflects the integration of wisdom, merit accumulation, and spatial harmony, making it suitable for advanced personal devotion, meditation practice, or as a significant sacred art piece.

Front: Akashagarbha Bodhisattva

Akashagarbha Bodhisattva is known in Buddhist tradition as the “Treasury of Space,” symbolizing blessings that are vast, inexhaustible, and all-encompassing.

Traditional iconography includes:

• A Five-Buddha Crown

• A Wisdom Sword in the right hand, representing the cutting through of ignorance

• A Lotus supporting a Wish-Fulfilling Jewel in the left hand, symbolizing merit, abundance, and fulfilled potential

• A serene posture seated upon a lotus throne

He is traditionally regarded as the Guardian Buddha for:

• Chinese Zodiac: Ox & Tiger

• Western Zodiac: Virgo

In cultural belief, Akashagarbha Bodhisattva is associated with the cultivation of wisdom, the accumulation of merit, and the support of beneficial connections and favorable circumstances.

Back: Four-Directional Mandala

The Four-Directional Mandala (also known as a square or four-gate mandala) represents:

• Spatial balance and stability

• Harmonization of the four directions

• Order within complexity

• The structured path toward inner clarity

In Tibetan Buddhist art, mandalas are not decorative images but symbolic maps of enlightened space, used to support meditation, focus, and the integration of intention.

When paired with Akashagarbha Bodhisattva, this mandala emphasizes the relationship between inner wisdom and the external conditions that support growth and prosperity.

The Combined Meaning: Akashagarbha Bodhisattva & the Four-Directional Mandala

When Akashagarbha Bodhisattva and the Four-Directional Mandala are combined in a single double-sided thangka, the artwork represents the integration of inner wisdom and outer harmony.

Akashagarbha Bodhisattva symbolizes the accumulation of wisdom, merit, and beneficial conditions, while the Four-Directional Mandala represents order, balance, and the alignment of space. Together, they form a unified symbolic field that supports both personal cultivation and environmental harmony.

In traditional Buddhist understanding, this pairing reflects:

• The alignment of intention with supportive circumstances

• The harmonization of inner clarity and external structure

• The transformation of obstacles into structured paths for growth

Rather than focusing on a single aspect such as wealth or protection, this dual composition emphasizes balanced prosperity—where wisdom guides action, and accumulated merit creates favorable conditions across all directions.

This makes the piece especially meaningful for those seeking:

• Long-term growth rather than short-term gain

• Stability alongside opportunity

• A grounded approach to prosperity, learning, and life direction

Artistic Craftsmanship

• Technique: Double-sided, fully hand-painted thangka

• Pigments: Traditional mineral pigments

• Style: Classical Tibetan Buddhist iconography

• Process: Painted according to traditional proportional guidelines

Each pendant is individually painted, making every piece unique in detail and expression.

Gawu Box & Materials

• Pendant Type: Traditional Tibetan Gawu box

• Material: Copper with gold plating

• Structure: Double-sided display (Bodhisattva front, Mandala back)

The Gawu box format has historically been used for portable devotion and protection, allowing sacred imagery to accompany the wearer or be placed in personal spaces.

Size & Details

• Painting Size: 55 × 45 mm

• Format: Double-sided Mini Thangka Pendant

• Front: Akashagarbha Bodhisattva

• Back: Four-Directional Mandala

• Finish: Gold-plated copper Gawu box

Recommended Use

• Advanced portable thangka for daily devotion

• Meditation or contemplation support

• Personal altar or sacred space

• Meaningful gift symbolizing wisdom, prosperity, and balanced growth

• Guardian pendant for Ox, Tiger, and Virgo

What You Will Receive

• 1 × Double-sided hand-painted Akashagarbha Bodhisattva & Mandala thangka pendant

• Gold-plated copper Gawu box, securely sealed

• Protective packaging suitable for storage or gifting

Cultural Note

This piece is a work of traditional Tibetan Buddhist art, created for cultural appreciation, meditation, and symbolic reflection.
It is not a guarantee of specific outcomes, but a representation of Buddhist values such as wisdom, merit, balance, and mindful intention.