Five Dhyani Buddha Thangka (Lateral Nagthang Black-Gold Style)

Iconography: A Visual Dharma Teaching

The Five Dhyani Buddhas represent five aspects of enlightened wisdom. 
Each transforms a human emotion into spiritual clarity, guiding the mind from illusion to awakening.

• Sacred Form:
  Five Buddhas with radiant colors—white, blue, yellow, red, and green.
• Posture:
  Each sits in calm meditation on a golden lotus throne.
• Symbolism:
  Their arrangement forms a horizontal mandala, showing wisdom spreading endlessly across space.

The Sacred Assembly – The Five Wisdom Buddhas

• Far Left – Ratnasambhava (Yellow):
  The Buddha of generosity. His gesture of giving spreads equality and abundance, transforming pride into the Wisdom of Equality.
• Left Center – Akshobhya (Blue):
  Touching the earth with one hand, he represents Mirror-Like Wisdom, turning anger into understanding.
• Center – Vairocana (White):
  With both hands turning the Wheel of Dharma, he embodies universal truth and the Wisdom of Reality.
• Right Center – Amitabha (Red):
  The Buddha of love and compassion. His meditative pose transforms desire into clear, Discriminating Wisdom.
• Far Right – Amoghasiddhi (Green):
  Raising his hand in fearlessness, he represents all-accomplishing action, turning envy into enlightened strength.

The Living Landscape of the Mind

This lateral thangka reveals a radiant world of enlightenment emerging from deep stillness.

• Background Style:
  Nagthang black-gold, symbolizing light arising from emptiness.
• Symbolic Elements:
  Golden vines, lotuses, and Tibetan mantras show the interwoven nature of wisdom and compassion.
• Sacred Realm:
  The Five-Buddha Mandala represents perfect harmony and the wholeness of the awakened mind.

A Legacy of Devotion in Every Brushstroke (Artisan Mastery)

This sacred artwork carries both artistic beauty and spiritual depth.

• Artistic Lineage:
  Painted by a Newari master artist of the Kathmandu tradition known for delicate gold detail.
• Renowned For:
  Brilliant black-gold design, balanced layout, and luminous color harmony.
• Craftsmanship:
  Every brushstroke follows sacred geometry to preserve proportion, balance, and meditative energy.

A Sacred Tool for Your Path (Applications & Blessing)

• For Meditation & Sacred Space:
  Use the Five Dhyani Buddha Thangka to focus on peace, clarity, and awakening.
• Heart-Mantra: Om Vairochana Om Akshobhya Hum Ratnasambhava Tram Amitabha Hrih Amoghasiddhi Ah — invoking the harmony of all five wisdoms.
• A Final Blessing:
  May these Buddhas bless your home with light, compassion, and understanding in every moment.