Kṣitigarbha Bodhisattva & Diting Sacred Beast Thangka Pendant 18K Gold Double-Sided Hand-Painted Gau Box · Rebgong Black Gold Art · 21 × 26 mm

Product Overview

This refined double-sided Thangka pendant depicts Kṣitigarbha Bodhisattva (Dizang Wang Pusa) together with Diting, the sacred guardian beast traditionally associated with him in Buddhist culture.

The artwork is fully hand-painted on both sides using genuine 18K gold, executed in the Rebgong (Amdo / Regong) Black Gold Thangka tradition, and housed in a finely crafted Gau (Ghau) amulet box with sapphire crystal protection.

This pairing symbolizes a profound union of compassion, moral discernment, karmic awareness, and protective vigilance, expressed through both Buddhist doctrine and cultural symbolism.

Kṣitigarbha Bodhisattva: Compassion, Vows & Responsibility

Kṣitigarbha Bodhisattva is revered for embodying multiple core values within Buddhist thought, including:

• Filial respect and moral responsibility

• Awareness of cause and effect (karma)

• Commitment to cultivation and ethical conduct

• Compassionate guidance through suffering and confusion

His aspiration is traditionally expressed in the well-known vow:

“Great compassion is like the earth itself, nurturing all virtues.”

Rather than offering instant salvation, Kṣitigarbha represents steadfast care, long-term responsibility, and the courage to face difficult realms of existence.

Diting: Sacred Beast of Discernment & Vigilance

Diting is a sacred guardian beast traditionally depicted as Kṣitigarbha’s companion and protector. In Buddhist cultural imagery, Diting is believed to possess the ability to perceive truth beneath appearances.

Its symbolic attributes include:

• Discernment between sincerity and falsehood

• Awareness of moral intention

• Vigilance against confusion and harmful influence

Visually, Diting is often described as a composite creature — sometimes referred to as “the nine-unlikes” — integrating features associated with multiple animals. This form symbolizes the ability to perceive across boundaries and distinguish reality from illusion.

Symbolic Meaning of Kṣitigarbha & Diting Together

When Kṣitigarbha Bodhisattva and Diting appear together in Buddhist-inspired art, they are traditionally understood to represent a balance between boundless compassion and clear moral discernment.

From a cultural and symbolic perspective, this pairing may suggest:

• Compassion guided by wisdom, not blind sentiment

• Protection grounded in ethical awareness, rather than force

• Illumination of cause and effect, encouraging responsible action

In popular tradition, the combination is also associated symbolically with:

• A sense of guardianship and stability

• Respect for ancestors and continuity across generations

• Clarity in ethical decision-making

These meanings belong to religious philosophy and cultural symbolism, not to literal guarantees or supernatural claims.

Rebgong Black Gold Thangka Craftsmanship

• Art Origin: Rebgong (Amdo / Regong Art tradition)

• Style: Black Gold Thangka

• Technique: Fully hand-painted on both sides

• Material: Genuine 18K gold painting (not printed, not partially gilded)

Black Gold Thangka is traditionally used for subjects associated with vows, guardianship, and solemn spiritual themes, emphasizing clarity, dignity, and symbolic depth.

Gau Box Design & Materials

• Pendant Type: Traditional Gau (Ghau) amulet box

• Frame: 18K gold-plated structure

• Cover: Sapphire crystal mirror

  • High transparency

  • Scratch-resistant

• Structure: Hollow, double-sided display

• Size: 21 × 26 mm

Designed for long-term preservation and refined daily wear.

Usage & Suitable For

This pendant is suitable for:

• Collectors of Buddhist and Himalayan art

• Those interested in karmic philosophy and moral reflection

• Cultural appreciation and contemplative use

• Meaningful gifts emphasizing responsibility, compassion, and wisdom

It is not intended as a magical object, protective guarantee, or substitute for ethical practice.

What You Will Receive

• 1 × Double-sided 18K gold hand-painted Thangka pendant

• Protective packaging suitable for gifting

• Cultural explanation card (optional, if included)

Cultural Note & Disclaimer

This artwork represents Buddhist symbolism and cultural philosophy. Interpretations related to protection, discernment, or ancestral remembrance are symbolic and personal in nature. There is no scientific basis for guaranteed effects. Please approach with respect, cultural awareness, and rational understanding.