Tibetan Cotton Thangka Depicting Vajrayogini
Title: Tibetan Cotton Thangka Depicting Vajrayogini
Medium: Cotton Thangka
Dimensions: 67 x 47 cm
Condition Report: Visible scratches and cracks on the surface; the arhat at the top is damaged.
Description:
A finely detailed Tibetan cotton thangka depicting Vajrayogini, an important figure in Vajrayāna Buddhism. Rendered in rich, sacred iconography, Vajrayogini appears in a dynamic and symbolic composition, embodying wisdom, spiritual power, and the transformation of worldly attachments into enlightenment.
Thangkas hold deep religious significance in Tibetan Buddhism, serving as visual aids for meditation and ritual objects used in teachings and ceremonies. They can depict deities, mandalas, or key events from the lives of Buddhist masters. Traditionally, these sacred paintings are created following precise iconographic guidelines to maintain their spiritual potency.
About Vajrayogini:
Vajrayogini is a revered meditation deity in Vajrayāna Buddhism, often portrayed in a powerful, transformative stance. She appears within a mandala, guiding practitioners in their tantric visualizations. As the consort of certain tantric deities in the yab-yum tradition, she symbolizes the fusion of wisdom and compassion, leading practitioners toward spiritual awakening and enlightenment.