What is Thangka Painting?

A thangka is a traditional painting of a Tibetan Buddhist deity, or a mandala worshipped in the monasteries of Tibetan Buddhism. Thangka painting is strictly governed by iconographic rules. In Tibet they are traditionally the centre of Buddhist ceremonies. They have served this important role for over a thousand years.

Amitayus Buddha or Amitabha
The victorious one, Amitayus is aware of the unbearable suffering of beings - death, illness and so forth and, due to a great love for them, has unsurpassable power to bestow the glory of long life and freedom from illness. Since this power Has emanated thus as the victorious one, Amitayus, the deity will confer on whoever remembers and relies on him the spritual attainment of longevity and freedom from hindrances.

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