Product Overview
This double-sided Tibetan mini Thangka features Samantabhadra Bodhisattva on one side and a sacred Mandala on the other, forming a compact yet complete expression of Buddhist ethical practice and spiritual order.
Hand-painted in Tibet, this Thangka has a 4 × 5 cm painting size and is thoughtfully paired with a gift box, making it suitable for personal devotion, portable use, or as a meaningful cultural gift.
Samantabhadra Bodhisattva: Right Action & Moral Virtue
Samantabhadra Bodhisattva is one of the Four Great Bodhisattvas in Chinese Buddhism and is traditionally regarded as the right attendant of Shakyamuni Buddha.
He is associated with:
In Buddhist teachings, Samantabhadra represents truth expressed through practice, emphasizing perseverance, discipline, and moral clarity. His great vow is to extend virtuous and wholesome conduct universally, benefiting all beings through concrete and sustained action.
Zodiac & Horoscope Association
Within traditional Buddhist culture, Samantabhadra Bodhisattva is traditionally regarded as a symbolic guardian for:
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🐉 Those born in the Year of the Dragon
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🐍 Those born in the Year of the Snake
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♑ The Western zodiac sign Capricorn
This association highlights qualities such as steadfastness, responsibility, perseverance, and ethical discipline—values closely aligned with Samantabhadra Bodhisattva’s emphasis on right action and moral integrity.
These references are presented as cultural and symbolic associations, offering an additional layer of meaning rather than promises of specific outcomes.
The Mandala on the Reverse Side
The reverse side of this Thangka features a Mandala, a sacred geometric form central to Tibetan Buddhist practice.
Traditionally, a Mandala represents:
Unlike figurative imagery, the Mandala serves as a contemplative framework, guiding focus and stability. It complements Samantabhadra Bodhisattva’s emphasis on moral action by providing a visual structure for sustained and mindful practice.
The Unity of Bodhisattva & Mandala
This double-sided design reflects a balanced spiritual principle:
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Samantabhadra Bodhisattva — upright conduct, perseverance, and ethical discipline
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Mandala — truth, order, and the structural path of cultivation
Together, they express the unity of:
Symbolic Meaning
Within Buddhist cultural tradition, this Thangka is associated with meanings such as:
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Upholding right action and upright virtue
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Strengthening willpower and determination
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Guarding against negative influences and interpersonal obstruction
These meanings reflect long-standing symbolic interpretations rather than guaranteed effects.
Origin & Craftsmanship
Despite its small scale, the artwork follows traditional Thangka principles, emphasizing clarity, balance, and symbolic accuracy.
Usage & Placement
This mini Thangka is suitable for:
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Personal meditation or study spaces
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Travel or portable devotional use
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A thoughtful gift for those interested in Buddhist art, ethics, and symbolic meaning
Its compact size encourages close viewing and quiet reflection.
What You Will Receive
Cultural Note
This artwork is presented as a religious and cultural object, valued for its artistic craftsmanship and symbolic depth.
It is not intended as a guarantee of outcomes, but as a visual aid for reflection, ethical cultivation, and disciplined practice.