Samantabhadra Bodhisattva Mini Thangka Pendant – Nepal Newar Black-Gold, Titanium Steel Case (3.5 × 4.5 cm)

Product Overview

This Samantabhadra Bodhisattva Mini Thangka Pendant is a pure hand-painted miniature thangka created in the Nepalese Newar Black-Gold tradition and presented in a titanium steel protective case. Built on a deep black ground with precise gold line detailing, it reflects a high-discipline Himalayan painting lineage where iconographic proportion, line control, and devotional integrity are treated as essential standards. Crafted for personal devotion, cultural appreciation, and long-term collection, this piece is not a printed reproduction or mass-produced accessory.

The compact format makes it ideal for everyday carry and travel while preserving the solemn “gold on black” radiance distinctive to Black-Gold thangka art.

Deity Introduction

Samantabhadra Bodhisattva is widely revered as a great bodhisattva of virtuous conduct and vast vows. In many Buddhist traditions, he is honored as the right attendant of Shakyamuni Buddha and represents the principle of “practice in action”—the embodiment of turning understanding into sincere, consistent deeds. Samantabhadra is also associated with the Huayan (Avatamsaka) tradition, where he appears as one of the “Huayan Three Saints,” symbolizing the integration of truth, wisdom, and enlightened conduct.

Spiritual Meaning & Practice Logic

Samantabhadra is traditionally associated with right conduct, ethical stability, and the courage to carry vows into daily life. In devotional practice, his image encourages steady discipline, responsible action, and the cultivation of wholesome character—without making outcome-based promises.

Zodiac & Horoscope positive associations (as traditionally regarded):

• Chinese Zodiac — Dragon & Snake: commonly linked with forward momentum, resilience, and wise adaptability—supporting constructive action, steady growth, and calmer navigation through changes.

• Western Zodiac — Capricorn: often linked with patience, responsibility, and long-term completion—encouraging grounded effort, reliable decision-making, and a stable commitment to one’s path.

These associations are best understood as symbolic supports for intention-setting and personal cultivation rather than guarantees of specific results.

Combined Practice Logic

Not applicable.

Artistic Origin & Lineage

This thangka originates from Nepal and follows the Newar Black-Gold thangka tradition of the Kathmandu Valley. In this lineage, the black ground is used symbolically to evoke emptiness and the primordial nature of reality, while gold is applied by hand in fine, disciplined lines to construct sacred forms, ornaments, and structural details. The method is technically demanding and time-intensive, contributing to its rarity and collectible value.

Materials & Craftsmanship

• Artwork: 100% hand-painted miniature thangka (not printed)

• Technique: Nepalese Newar Black-Gold thangka painting

• Surface: Deep black ground with hand-applied gold detailing

• Pendant case: Titanium steel protective case

The refined gold linework remains crisp at miniature scale, creating a solemn and luminous contrast characteristic of authentic Black-Gold thangka aesthetics.

Size, Format & Details

• Painting size: 3.5 × 4.5 cm

• Format: Single-sided miniature thangka pendant

• Structure: Encased for protection and everyday portability

Usage & Suitable For

• Practitioners who wish to keep Samantabhadra’s vow-and-conduct symbolism close

• Collectors of Nepalese/Newar Black-Gold thangka art

• Meditation, travel, and personal shrine placement

• Cultural appreciation and long-term collection

Cultural Note & Disclaimer

This item is a religious artwork and cultural object rooted in Himalayan Buddhist tradition. It does not guarantee specific results or outcomes. Any spiritual meaning associated with Samantabhadra arises from traditional teachings and individual practice and should be approached with respect and discernment.