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MN-SMB-2201
Title : SamantaBhadra Mandala
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He represents the Buddhist ideals of Law and Compassion. Here, shown in intimate sexual union with his consort he is the central deity of the mandala. Sexual imagery suggests the integrative process which lies at the heart of the mandala. Male and female elements are nothing but symbols of the countless pairs of opposites (e.g. love and hate; good and evil etc.) which one experiences in mundane existence. The initiate seeks to curtail his or her alienation, by accepting and enjoying all things as a seamless, interconnected field of experience. Sexual imagery can also be understood as a metaphor for enlightenment, with its qualities of satisfaction, bliss, unity and completion.
The mandala is often illustrated as a imaginary palace with four gates, facing the four corners of the Earth.The gates are guarded by four angry doorkeepers.
Before the meditating person arrives at the gates, she must, however, pass the four outer circles: the purifying fire of wisdom, the vajra circle, the circle with the eight tombs, the lotus circle.
Fire of wisdom: the outermost circle consists of the purifying fire,
Vajra circle: the diamond circle expresses strength and fearlessness,
Tombs: there are eight tombs, which symbolises the eight states of consciousness*, which the person must go beyond,Lotus circle: expresses the open state of devotion, that is necessary to enter the palace.
Eight Consciousness
Consciousness ofseeing
Consciousness of hearing
Consciousness of tasting
Consciousness of smelling
Cconsciousness of the body
Consciousness of thinking
Consciousness of the I
Basic consciousness.
Thangka Paintings illustrated with the use of Natural Stone Color and Use of 24 Karate Gold on Canvas.
Size(W x H):
49cm x 35cm
Unit Price: $
319.99
Weight:
1 kg
maximum
1 kg including packaging
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