
Four Armed Chenrezig Thangka | Tibetan Avalokiteshvara of compassion
Four Armed Chengrezig ThangkaIntroduction To The Thangka :Four Armed Chenrezig Thangka is depicted in exquisite detail, sitting among lotuses in a paradise garden with birds, waterfalls, and mountains, receiving offerings of precious stones and incense, and producing rising rainbow lights.This form of Avalokiteshvara is widely used for devotional practice for the followers of Mahayana and Vajrayana Buddhism. His six-syllable mantra, “ Om mani pad me hum,” is the household mantra for all Buddhists worldwide. A canvas-printed thangka of Chenrezig, also known as Kuan Yin in Chinese, Avalokiteshvara in Sanskrit, and Kwannon in Japanese, also known as the Buddha of Compassion.How does Thangka benefit us?It goes without saying that every detail of a painting has a symbolic meaning. Regardless of your religious affiliation, a thangka can help you on your path to enlightenment, whether you practice Buddhism or have other religious convictions. Thangkas are paintings that depict deities with va