Mahakala & Om Mani Padme Hum 18K Gold Double-Sided Hand-Painted Thangka Pendant Rebgong Full-Work · Wrathful Protector & Compassion Mantra · 39 × 18 mm

Product Overview

This Mahakala & Om Mani Padme Hum Thangka Pendant is a fully hand-painted, double-sided Tibetan thangka, executed entirely in 18K gold and completed in the Rebgong (Regong) painting tradition.

The front presents Mahakala, the supreme wrathful Dharma Protector, rendered in a powerful and dynamic iconographic composition.
The reverse features the sacred Six-Syllable Mantra of Avalokiteshvara (Om Mani Padme Hum), representing boundless compassion and inner purification.

Encased in a full 18K gold Gau box with high-definition sapphire crystal mirrors, this pendant unites outer protection and inner transformation—a rare and meaningful combination in Himalayan Buddhist art.

Front Image Description: Mahakala – The Wrathful Dharma Protector

The front image depicts Mahakala in his classic wrathful protector form, meticulously painted with dense, full-coverage gold detailing:

• Mahakala appears fierce and commanding, his expression wrathful yet purposeful, embodying enlightened force rather than anger.

• He holds a skull cup (Kapala), symbolizing the transformation of ignorance and karmic obstacles into wisdom nectar.

• Beneath him, he tramples a human-shaped demon, representing the complete subjugation of inner afflictions, negative forces, and obstructive karma.

• Mahakala is shown mounted on a blue ox, which turns its head backward as if awaiting command—an image symbolizing unstoppable power held under perfect control.

• The overall posture conveys readiness, vigilance, and absolute authority, reinforcing Mahakala’s role as the unwavering guardian of the Dharma.

This composition reflects the traditional understanding of Mahakala as:

• A wrathful emanation of enlightened wisdom

• A protector who destroys obstacles, suppresses negative influences, and safeguards sincere practitioners

• A deity also associated in Vajrayana tradition with wealth protection and epidemic prevention, particularly in times of instability

Reverse Image: Om Mani Padme Hum – The Heart Mantra of Compassion

The reverse side is dedicated entirely to the sacred mantra of Avalokiteshvara, known as the Six-Syllable Mantra:

Oṃ Maṇi Padme Hūṃ
(ༀམཎིཔདྨེཧཱུྃ།)

Meaning & Spiritual Significance

This mantra originates from The Sutra of the Great Treasure King and is regarded as the essential expression of Avalokiteshvara’s enlightened mind.

Each syllable is traditionally understood to purify one realm of cyclic existence:

• Om – dissolves pride (heaven realm)

• Ma – dissolves jealousy (asura realm)

• Ni – dissolves desire (human realm)

• Pad – dissolves ignorance (animal realm)

• Me – dissolves greed (hungry ghost realm)

• Hum – dissolves anger (hell realm)

Together, the mantra represents the union of wisdom, compassion, conduct, and aspiration, guiding the practitioner toward liberation and inner clarity.

A Powerful Dual Meaning: Protection & Compassion

This pendant is designed around a profound Vajrayana principle:

Wrathful protection on the outside, boundless compassion within.

• Mahakala clears obstacles, suppresses harmful forces, and protects one’s path.

• Om Mani Padme Hum purifies the heart, cultivates compassion, and stabilizes the mind.

Rather than contradiction, these two forces complete each other, making this pendant especially suitable for modern life—where both strength and inner balance are needed.

Artistic Origin & Style

• Origin: Rebgong (Amdo / Regong Art Region)

• Style: Rebgong Tibetan Thangka Tradition

• Technique: Full-work, dense-line hand painting

Rebgong thangka art is celebrated for its precision, symbolic accuracy, and spiritual rigor, often reserved for temple commissions and advanced religious artworks.

Materials & Craftsmanship

• Painting:

  • 100% hand-painted on both sides

  • Entirely rendered in 18K gold

• Frame:

  • Full 18K gold Gau box

• Protection:

  • High-definition sapphire crystal mirrors

  • Scratch-resistant, long-term clarity

• Finish:

  • Full Rebgong “man-gong” (满工) execution with no simplified areas

This is not printed, not partially gilded, and not machine-assisted—every detail is executed by hand.

Size & Format

• Format: Mini Thangka Pendant (Gau Box)

• Dimensions: 39 × 18 mm

• Design: Elongated “peace tablet” proportion (long rectangular form)

Elegant, symbolic, and suitable for both wearing and altar placement.

Usage & Suitable For

• Personal protection amulet

• Daily-wear or travel pendant

• Meditation and mantra practice support

• A meaningful gift for those facing challenges or transitions

• Collectors of wrathful deity iconography and Himalayan sacred art

What You Will Receive

• 1 × Mahakala & Om Mani Padme Hum double-sided 18K gold hand-painted Thangka Pendant

• Secure Gau box with sapphire crystal protection

• Protective packaging suitable for gifting and long-term storage

Cultural & Ethical Note

This artwork is a religious and cultural object, created in accordance with Tibetan Buddhist artistic traditions.
It does not promise guaranteed outcomes or replace medical, legal, or personal decisions. Its value lies in symbolism, devotion, craftsmanship, and cultural heritage.