Four-Armed Avalokiteshvara (Chenrezig) Double-Sided Thangka Pendant – Hand-Painted Gilded Copper Ghau Box with Four-Directional Mandala (55 × 45 mm)

Product Overview

This Four-Armed Avalokiteshvara Double-Sided Thangka Pendant is a fully hand-painted Tibetan thangka, housed in an exquisitely crafted gilded copper Ghau (amulet) box. Both the front and back are hand-painted, forming a complete devotional composition that unites the main deity (Four-Armed Avalokiteshvara) with a Four-Directional Mandala (四方坛城).

In Tibetan Vajrayāna tradition, this combination represents the integration of compassion and wisdom within a protected sacred field, making it especially suitable as a portable thangka for long-term practice, meditation, or reverent daily wear.

Front: Four-Armed Avalokiteshvara (Chenrezig)

Four-Armed Avalokiteshvara is the supreme embodiment of great compassion in Tibetan Buddhism and one of the most widely practiced bodhisattvas.

Iconography & Symbolism

• Four arms symbolize the Four Immeasurables: loving-kindness, compassion, empathetic joy, and equanimity

• Hands holding the wish-fulfilling jewel (Mani) express the union of wisdom and skillful means, and the arising of bodhicitta

• White body signifies intrinsic purity and clarity of mind

• White lotus & crystal mala represent freedom from defilement and continuous liberation of beings

Four-Armed Avalokiteshvara is traditionally regarded as the protector of Tibet, and devotion to this form is closely associated with cultivating altruism, emotional balance, and inner peace.

Back: Four-Directional Mandala (四方坛城)

The reverse side features a fully hand-painted Four-Directional Mandala, a core symbol in Vajrayāna Buddhism.

Mandala Meaning

• Represents the pure Buddha realm and a perfectly ordered awakened universe

• The four directions symbolize stability, balance, and complete spiritual protection

• Mandala walls and concentric geometry reflect the practitioner’s transformation from ordinary perception to awakened awareness

When combined with Four-Armed Avalokiteshvara as the central deity, the mandala functions as a sacred container for practice, reinforcing both meditative focus and inner purification.

Combined Spiritual Significance

In Tibetan Vajrayāna practice, Four-Armed Avalokiteshvara and the Four-Directional Mandala are often visualized together:

• Compassion (Avalokiteshvara) acts as the motivating force

• Wisdom and structure (Mandala) provide stability and protection

• Together, they support:

  • Transformation of greed, anger, and ignorance

  • Cultivation of bodhicitta and ethical clarity

  • A stable foundation for meditation and daily mindfulness

This pendant serves as a portable sacred field, rather than a promise of guaranteed results.

Zodiac & Horoscope Guardian Association

Traditionally regarded as a guardian deity for:

• Chinese Zodiac: Rat

• Western Zodiac Signs: Cancer & Capricorn

Especially meaningful for individuals seeking emotional grounding, compassionate strength, and inner harmony.

Materials & Craftsmanship

• Artwork: 100% double-sided hand-painted thangka (not printed)

• Pendant Case: Copper Ghau box with gold plating

• Technique: Fine-line miniature Tibetan thangka painting

• Art Tradition: Himalayan Tibetan Buddhist Vajrayāna art

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

Usage & Wearing Scenarios

• Daily spiritual pendant

• Travel or portable thangka

• Meditation and visualization aid

• Personal altar or shrine centerpiece

• Meaningful spiritual or cultural gift

Size & Format

• Format: Double-Sided Thangka Pendant / Ghau Box

• Pendant Size: 55 × 45 mm

• Painting size: Proportionally fitted miniature thangka (front & back)

• Shape: Rectangular

What You Will Receive

• One Four-Armed Avalokiteshvara Double-Sided Thangka Pendant

• Protective packaging suitable for storage or gifting

Cultural & Practice Note

This piece is a religious artwork and devotional object created within the Tibetan Buddhist tradition. Proper respect, mindful handling, and—when applicable—guidance from a qualified teacher are recommended. It is intended for artistic appreciation, meditation, and symbolic inspiration, not as a guarantee of specific outcomes.