Product Overview
This Samantabhadra Bodhisattva Double-Sided Thangka Pendant is a refined work of hand-painted Tibetan miniature thangka art, encased in a traditional gold-plated copper Gawu (gau) box.
Both the front and back are fully hand-painted, forming a complete symbolic system that unites vows in action with structured spiritual practice.
Together, they represent a classical Mahayana Buddhist understanding of inner cultivation paired with disciplined practice, making this piece suitable for long-term contemplation, collection, or personal devotional use.
The Deity: Samantabhadra Bodhisattva
Samantabhadra Bodhisattva is one of the Four Great Bodhisattvas in Mahayana Buddhism and symbolizes the practice of great vows—the embodiment of compassion and wisdom expressed through concrete action.
He is:
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A central figure of the Huayan (Avatamsaka) tradition
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The right attendant of Shakyamuni Buddha in the Huayan Three Saints
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Traditionally depicted riding a six-tusked white elephant, symbolizing strength, perseverance, and the ability to carry vows into daily life
Samantabhadra is widely regarded as a guardian bodhisattva for:
The Four-Direction Mandala
The Four-Direction Mandala painted on the back represents a symbolic sacred space, structured around balance, order, and awareness.
In Buddhist tradition, mandalas are used as visual supports for meditation and contemplation, helping practitioners cultivate focus, stability, and clarity.
Rather than being an object of superstition, the mandala functions as:
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A representation of harmonized inner states
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A reminder of structured practice and disciplined awareness
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A symbolic environment supporting ethical reflection and intention
The Combined Symbolism: Vows & Structured Practice
The pairing of Samantabhadra Bodhisattva and the Four-Direction Mandala reflects a complete spiritual framework:
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Samantabhadra represents intention, vows, and compassionate action
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The Mandala represents structure, order, and disciplined cultivation
Together, they express the Mahayana principle that wisdom must be practiced, and practice must be grounded in clarity.
This pendant is therefore especially meaningful for those who value:
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Consistency between intention and action
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Ethical living and self-discipline
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A calm, structured approach to spiritual reflection
Artistic Craft & Materials
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Artwork: Double-sided, purely hand-painted miniature thangka
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Painting Technique: Traditional Tibetan thangka methods
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Case Material: Gold-plated copper Gawu (gau) box
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Front: Samantabhadra Bodhisattva iconography
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Back: Hand-painted Four-Direction Mandala
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Finish: Ornate gold-tone metalwork with detailed relief and decorative accents
Each piece is individually painted and assembled, making every pendant one of a kind.
Size & Format
This size provides strong visual presence while remaining suitable for wearing, carrying, or placing in a personal meditation space.
What You Will Receive
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1 × Double-sided hand-painted Samantabhadra Bodhisattva Thangka Pendant
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1 × Gold-plated copper Tibetan Gawu box
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Protective packaging suitable for storage or gifting
Cultural & Usage Note
This item is a traditional Buddhist art object, appreciated for its craftsmanship, symbolism, and cultural heritage.
It is intended for personal reflection, meditation, and collection, not as a promise of guaranteed outcomes or material results.