{"product_id":"tsongkhapa-thangka-1","title":"Tsongkhapa Thangka","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBeautiful traditional hand stiched Tibetan silk applique thangka of Tsongkhapa thangka by Urgyen Sonam.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e100% Pure silk and hand stitched\u003cbr\u003eStretched on a wooden frame\u003cbr\u003eMeasures 58x40cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSilk applique thangka is a highly renowned form of Tibetan Buddhist art.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMonasteries, practitioners and individuals buy this style of thangka for the beauty, quality and deep meaning of the art form.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTraditionally silk thangkas are held in high esteem due to the time consuming nature of hand stitching and embroidery, they are versatile and not subject to deterioration such as occurs with the painting thangkas.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis Tsongkhapa thangka travels well and looks stunning in any setting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is the result of my skill, patience, concentration and dedication and is an exquisite hand stitched work of sacred art.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout Tsongkhapa:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTsongkhapa is the founder of the Gelukpa school and is the central figure in their Refuge Tree.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHe is dressed as a monk and wears the yellow pandita hat this lineage has become associated with. After studying with a reported forty five masters, he founded the Gelukpa school in 1409 that emphasized monastic discipline.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne of his students, Gedundrup was retrospectively recognized as the first Dalai Lama, an emanation of Avalokitesvara. The fifth Dalai Lama consolidated Tibet politically and spiritually and became its leader.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTsongkhapa is an emanation of Manjusri and he is often depicted with Shakyamuni Buddha in his heart. The Gelukpa Order has the greatest number of adherents of any of the lineages.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight: 1 kg\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Little Tibet","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52769802223909,"sku":null,"price":790.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1010\/8685\/5461\/files\/s415537261121608694_p11_i1_w570.jpg?v=1784097499","url":"https:\/\/littletibet.com.au\/products\/tsongkhapa-thangka-1","provider":"Little Tibet","version":"1.0","type":"link"}