Samantabhadra Bodhisattva Mini Thangka Pendant – Hand-Painted Tibetan Gawu Box (24 × 24 mm) Gold-Plated Copper | Seven Treasures Glass Bead | Guardian for Dragon, Snake & Capricorn

Product Overview

This Samantabhadra Bodhisattva  Mini Thangka Pendant is a finely hand-painted Tibetan miniature thangka, encased in a traditional gold-plated copper Gawu (gau) box. Compact yet spiritually rich, it is designed as a portable thangka for daily wear, travel, or placement in personal sacred spaces.

Samantabhadra Bodhisattva is revered in Mahayana Buddhism as the embodiment of practice and action—the transformation of wisdom and compassion into real-life conduct. As one of the Four Great Bodhisattvas and a central figure of the Huayan (Avatamsaka) tradition, this piece carries deep cultural and spiritual symbolism beyond decorative value.

The Deity: Samantabhadra Bodhisattva 

Samantabhadra Bodhisattva symbolizes great vows, moral integrity, and steadfast practice. He is traditionally depicted riding a six-tusked white elephant, representing the power and breadth of enlightened action.

In Buddhist teachings, Samantabhadra is:

• A key figure of the Huayan Three Saints

• The embodiment of putting compassion and wisdom into action

• Closely associated with the Ten Great Vows, a foundational guide for Mahayana practice

This bodhisattva is widely regarded as a guardian figure for:

• Chinese Zodiac: Dragon & Snake

• Western Zodiac: Capricorn

Artistic Craft & Materials

• Artwork: Purely hand-painted miniature thangka

• Painting Style: Traditional Tibetan miniature thangka technique

• Case: Gold-plated copper Gawu (gau) box

• Back Filling: Seven Treasures glass bead (symbolic sacred offering)

• Finish: Warm gold tone with fine detailing

Each piece is individually painted, making every pendant unique in brushwork and expression.

Size & Format

• Pendant Size: 24 × 24 mm

• Format: Mini Thangka / Deity Pendant

• Type: Portable sacred art (wear slicably or carry during travel)

Its compact size makes it suitable for:

• Daily wear as a spiritual reminder

• Travel protection and mindfulness

• Placement in a car, bag, or small altar

Symbolic Meaning & Use

This Samantabhadra Bodhisattva pendant is especially meaningful for those who:

• Seek consistency between intention and action

• Value ethical living, perseverance, and inner discipline

• Appreciate authentic Himalayan Buddhist art rather than mass-produced religious items

Rather than promising specific outcomes, this piece serves as a cultural and contemplative object, encouraging reflection on values such as responsibility, compassion, and purposeful action.

What You Will Receive

• 1 × Hand-painted Samantabhadra Bodhisattva Mini Thangka

• 1 × Gold-plated copper Gawu box (sealed)

• Secure protective packaging suitable for gifting or storage

Cultural & Usage Note

This item is a traditional Buddhist art object, valued for its craftsmanship, symbolism, and cultural heritage. It is intended for personal appreciation, mindfulness, and collection, not as a guarantee of material or spiritual results.