Scroll Painting Silk Mounted Wheel of Life Thangka Brocade

Description The thangka is beautifully framed with an  silk brocade that makes it look better and protects the painting. The brocade has deep navy colors and complex patterns that show how much respect and reverence people have for the holy image. Central to the artwork is the Bhavachakra, or “Wheel of Cyclic Existence,” which symbolizes samsara—the cycle of birth, death, and rebirth. Three animals at the hub represent the “three poisons” of passion, aversion, and ignorance, which perpetuate suffering. The second ring reflects the law of karma, illustrating how good and bad deeds influence one’s ascension or descent through the various realms. The largest section delineates the six realms of being: Deva, Asura, Manushya (humans), Animals, Preta, and Naraka, showcasing a spectrum from spiritual happiness to suffering. Surrounding this is the Outer Rim, depicting the Twelve Links of Dependent Origination that bind beings to the wheel. Yama, the Lord of Death, embodies the reminder of mortality and transience, while a Buddha or Bodhisattva in the upper corner signifies the path to enlightenment. The Wheel of Life thangka  aids in reflections on impermanence, karma, and compassion, serving as a mandala for teaching Buddhist principles. Dimension: Size with Border: Size Brocade: Made of:  Cotton canvas, acrylic paint, Silk Fabric and 24 K gold