PLEASE BROWSE OUR CATEGORIES:
|
Stunning Bhutanese Painting of the Protector Mahakala
Catalogue:
Vintage Arts:
Regional Art:
Asian:
Indian Subcontinent:
Himalayas:
Pre 1950 item# 949099 (stock# 006x)
|
click for details
|
Korean Art and Antiques
917-675-1369
$500
|
Stunning Bhutanese Painting of the Protector Mahakala. In his right hand is a vajra chopper and in his left hand is the heart of a vanquished enemy. Mahakala is the fierce manifestation of Avalokiteshvara, the Bodhisattva of absolute compassion, and the primary Dharmapala, or "Dharma protector" in Tantric Buddhism. Mahakala's name translates as the "Great Black," one, or "Great Time." The latter is a reference to the deity's ability to transcend all time. He is worshiped as a protector of the entire realm as well as a personal tutelary deity. Well represented and revered in all orders of Tantric Tibetan Buddhism, Mahakala is especially popular with the Sakyaorder. In his most common form he is believed to be the fierce manifestation of the bodhisattva Avalokitesvarawho plays a prominent role in Tibetan Buddhism, and was the tutelary deity of the Mongolian ruler Kublai Khan. Mahakala is a Dharmapala, a protector of religious law. He is always depicted as an extremely fierce and terrifying deity. His purpose is to help in overcoming negative obstacles on the path to enlightenment. A compassionate deity, he appears evil, like a demon, but functions more like a guardian angel. His aggression is necessary, for it allows him to demolish obstacles and negativities one faces on the path to enlightenment. Frame dimensions: 33 x 26 inches, 84 x 66 cm; Painting dimensions: 25 x 20 inches, 63.5 x 51 cm.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
