Mahāsthāmaprāpta Bodhisattva Rebgong Cui-Tang Thangka Pendant – 925 Silver, Hand-Painted Tibetan Art (3.5 × 4.5 cm)

Product Overview

This Mahāsthāmaprāpta Bodhisattva thangka pendant is a refined work of Rebgong Cui-Tang  Tibetan art, meticulously hand-painted and mounted in 925 sterling silver.
With a 3.5 × 4.5 cm painting size, the piece balances spiritual symbolism, cultural depth, and wearable elegance.

Presented with a gift box and collector certificate, this pendant is designed not only for personal contemplation and daily wear, but also for long-term collection and inheritance.

The Deity: Mahāsthāmaprāpta Bodhisattva

Mahāsthāmaprāpta Bodhisattva, also known as the Bodhisattva of Great Strength, is one of the Eight Great Bodhisattvas in Buddhism and is revered as the embodiment of wisdom-light and disciplined inner power.

In Pure Land Buddhism, he is honored as the Right Attendant of Amitabha Buddha, together with Avalokiteshvara (Guanyin) forming the Western Pure Land Trinity.
His presence symbolizes the ability to illuminate confusion, stabilize the mind, and transform insight into steady action.

In Vajrayana Buddhism, Mahāsthāmaprāpta manifests as Vajrapāṇi, representing protective strength, clarity, and fearless resolve.

Cultural & Spiritual Meaning

According to classical Buddhist texts such as the Contemplation Sutra and the Karunāpuṇḍarīka Sūtra, Mahāsthāmaprāpta’s wisdom-light dispels ignorance and chaos, allowing practitioners to cultivate clarity, resilience, and long-term stability.

Symbolically, this thangka is associated with:

• Clear judgment in complex situations

• Inner strength without aggression

• Protection through awareness rather than force

• Gradual accumulation and preservation rather than impulsive gain

It is especially suited for those navigating important life decisions, long-term goals, or periods of mental transition.

Zodiac & Guardian Significance

In Buddhist cultural tradition, Mahāsthāmaprāpta Bodhisattva is regarded as the guardian deity of:

• Chinese Zodiac: Horse

• Western Zodiac: Libra

For Horse zodiac individuals, Mahāsthāmaprāpta symbolizes direction, discipline, and the ability to channel strong momentum into lasting achievement.
For Libra, he represents balanced wisdom, rational clarity, and calm strength in decision-making.

Rather than superstition, this association serves as a symbolic reference, offering inspiration for balance, focus, and thoughtful action aligned with one’s personal rhythm.

Rebgong Cui-Tang Thangka & Intangible Cultural Heritage

This piece is created in the Rebgong Cui-Tang (翠唐) Thangka tradition, a refined branch of Rebgong art known for its rich mineral pigments, luminous color layers, and dignified sacred imagery.

Originating from the Amdo region (modern Qinghai, China), Rebgong Thangka has been officially recognized as Chinese Intangible Cultural Heritage, representing centuries of master-apprentice transmission and strict canonical painting systems.

Cui-Tang Thangka emphasizes:

• Structural harmony and spiritual clarity

• Deep, stable mineral pigments with lasting brilliance

• Artistic discipline rooted in lineage rather than decoration

Each piece is entirely hand-painted, never printed or digitally reproduced.

Materials & Craftsmanship

• Origin: Rebgong (Amdo Tibetan region)

• Technique: 100% hand-painted

• Pigments: Natural mineral pigments

• Mounting: 925 sterling silver

• Finish: Fine detail suitable for close viewing and long-term preservation

The use of mineral pigments ensures color stability over decades, making this pendant suitable for collection, inheritance, and sustained appreciation.

Size & Format

• Format: Thangka Pendant

• Painting size: 3.5 × 4.5 cm

• Structure: Compact, wearable sacred art form

What You Will Receive

• 1 × Hand-painted Mahāsthāmaprāpta Bodhisattva thangka pendant

• 925 sterling silver setting

• Gift box

• Collector certificate

Suitable For

• Daily spiritual wear or personal reflection

• Meditation or mindfulness practice

• Art collectors seeking authentic Himalayan Buddhist art

• Meaningful gifts for Horse zodiac or Libra sign

• Long-term keeping or symbolic inheritance

Cultural Note

This artwork is a traditional Tibetan Buddhist thangka and cultural artifact, appreciated for its artistic, historical, and symbolic value.
It does not promise guaranteed outcomes and should be understood as a form of spiritual art rather than a material guarantee.