At the centre of the mandala is the calm figure of the seated Buddha. The legs are gathered in the contemplative stance, padamasana. The right hand is in the bhoomisparsha mudra; while the left cradles an almsbowl, which is a remnant of His mendicant days. The golden complexion of His princely form glitters at the heart of this thangka mandala.
The colour palette of this work is best described as solid and bold. Dark green, crimson-rimmed halo. The surrounding mandala, made up of solid-coloured concentrics. A Prussian blue backdrop. From the lotus petals of the throne of the Buddha to the vines that laterally curve upwards, the colours used are unmistakably rich and deep.
The artisan’s attention to detail makes this thangka a must-buy. The intricate, layered-gold brushwork along the circular edge of the Buddha’s halo. The gentle curve of the half-shut eyelids, betraying a gaze that is turned more inwards than outwards. Finally, the perfect symmetry that surrounds the central seated figure.
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