Mahasiddha Dombipa Thangka

The Story in the Details

• Dimensions: 45 x 35 cm (Cotton Canvas)
• Sacred Materials: Genuine 24K Gold & Mineral Pigments
• Origin: Hand-painted in Kathmandu, Nepal
• Style: Menri (Landscape) Style
• Format: Unframed original devotional art.

The Sacred Assembly: A Hierarchy of Blessings

This thangka presents a powerful triad of awakening, bridging the celestial, tantric, and monastic realms.

Upper Realm – Amitayus (The Buddha of Longevity) 

Floating in the sky is the red Buddha, Amitayus.

• The Blessing: 
  He holds a vase filled with the nectar of immortality. He grants you a long, healthy life so you have time to complete your spiritual practice.
• The Connection: 
  He represents the celestial support needed for the path.

Central Deity – Mahasiddha Dombipa (Dombi Heruka) 

The focal point is the great Tantric master Dombipa. He was a king who renounced his throne to practice in the jungle.

• The Transformation: 
  He rides a pregnant Tigress and wields a deadly Snake as a whip. This powerful image signifies his absolute control over the "wild" energies of anger and desire.
• The Lesson: 
  He teaches us not to fear our emotions, but to ride them like a tiger, transforming them into wisdom.

Lower Realm – Je Tsongkhapa 

Below sits the great scholar Je Tsongkhapa, founder of the Gelug school.

• The Stability: 
  He rides an Elephant, symbolising the unshakeable strength of his intellect and moral discipline.
• The Balance: 
  While Dombipa represents wild wisdom, Tsongkhapa represents gentle discipline. 
  Together, they show the complete path.

The Living Landscape of the Mind

The deities reside within the lush Menri landscape style.

• Nature: 
  Open green hills and twisting old trees mirror the vitality of the awakened mind.
• The River: 
  A flowing river connects the figures, symbolising the unbroken lineage of teachings from master to student.

A Legacy of Devotion

This piece is a work of living history. Painted by a master in the Menri lineage, it is celebrated for its naturalism. 
Each brushstroke is a meditative act, using 24K gold to bring the divine figures to life against the natural world.

A Sacred Tool for Your Path

• For Meditation: 
  Use this thangka to cultivate Courage. 
  It reminds you that you have the power to transform obstacles into opportunities.
• Blessing: 
  May this thangka fill your home with vitality and your heart with the fearless wisdom of the masters.