The **Wheel of Life** Thanka, also known as the **Bhavachakra**, is a traditional Tibetan Buddhist painting that illustrates the cycle of samsara, or the cycle of birth, death, and rebirth. This wheel serves as a visual representation of Buddhist teachings on the nature of existence and the causes of suffering.

The **Wheel of Life** Thanka, also known as the **Bhavachakra**, is a traditional Tibetan Buddhist painting that illustrates the cycle of samsara, or the cycle of birth, death, and rebirth. This wheel serves as a visual representation of Buddhist teachings on the nature of existence and the causes of suffering.

The **Wheel of Life** Thanka, also known as the **Bhavachakra**, is a traditional Tibetan Buddhist painting that illustrates the cycle of samsara, or the cycle of birth, death, and rebirth. This wheel serves as a visual representation of Buddhist teachings on the nature of existence and the causes of suffering.

The **Wheel of Life** Thanka, also known as the **Bhavachakra**, is a traditional Tibetan Buddhist painting that illustrates the cycle of samsara, or the cycle of birth, death, and rebirth. This wheel serves as a visual representation of Buddhist teachings on the nature of existence and the causes of suffering.

The **Wheel of Life** Thanka, also known as the **Bhavachakra**, is a traditional Tibetan Buddhist painting that illustrates the cycle of samsara, or the cycle of birth, death, and rebirth. This wheel serves as a visual representation of Buddhist teachings on the nature of existence and the causes of suffering.

The **Wheel of Life** Thanka, also known as the **Bhavachakra**, is a traditional Tibetan Buddhist painting that illustrates the cycle of samsara, or the cycle of birth, death, and rebirth. This wheel serves as a visual representation of Buddhist teachings on the nature of existence and the causes of suffering.

A **Guru Thanka** painting, also known as a **Guru Rinpoche Thanka**, is a traditional Tibetan Buddhist artwork that depicts Guru Rinpoche, also known as Padmasambhava. He is a highly revered figure in Tibetan Buddhism, credited with establishing the Vajrayana tradition in Tibet and spreading the teachings of Buddhism there

A **Namgyelma Thanka** painting features Namgyelma, a revered deity in Tibetan Buddhism known for her protective and healing qualities. Namgyelma is often associated with the practice of overcoming obstacles and providing spiritual and physical protection.

A **Zambala Thanka** painting features Zambala, a deity in Tibetan Buddhism associated with wealth and prosperity. Zambala, also known as Jambhala in Sanskrit, is revered for his ability to bestow material abundance and remove financial obstacles.

A **Jampelyang Thanka** painting features Jampelyang, also known as Manjushri (or Manjushri in Sanskrit), a revered bodhisattva in Mahayana Buddhism who embodies the wisdom of all Buddhas. Jampelyang is especially significant in Tibetan Buddhism as a symbol of enlightenment, wisdom, and the removal of ignorance.

A **White Tara Thanka** painting features White Tara, a revered deity in Tibetan Buddhism known for her qualities of compassion, healing, and long life. White Tara is a manifestation of the Buddha’s compassion and is particularly associated with longevity and protection.

A **Milarepa Thanka** painting features Milarepa, one of Tibet's most revered yogis and poets, known for his profound spiritual realization and transformative life story. Milarepa, whose name means "The Cotton-Clad One," is celebrated for his deep meditation practices and teachings on the path to enlightenment.

A **Sambhogakaya Yab Yum Thanka** painting depicts the Yab Yum (Father-Mother) form of deities in Tibetan Buddhism, specifically focusing on the Sambhogakaya aspect of the Buddha's manifestation. In this form, the deities are shown in a union that represents the inseparable nature of wisdom and compassion.

An **Amitayus Buddha (Sambhogakaya) Thanka** painting features Amitayus, a celestial form of Amitabha Buddha, emphasizing his aspect as the embodiment of longevity, health, and immortality. As a Sambhogakaya form, Amitayus represents one of the three bodies of a Buddha in the Vajrayana tradition, specifically the "Enjoyment Body," which manifests in a pure, celestial form for the benefit of advanced practitioners.

A **Chenrezig (Avalokiteshvara) Thanka** painting features Chenrezig, also known as Avalokiteshvara in Sanskrit, a revered bodhisattva in Tibetan Buddhism who embodies the compassion of all Buddhas. Chenrezig is celebrated for his boundless compassion and his ability to alleviate suffering.

Buddha—also known as the "Eyes of Buddha" or "Buddha Eyes".

Key Elements in the Painting:

1. Buddha Eyes at the Center:

• The prominent eyes symbolize the omniscience of the Buddha—his ability to see all.

• The dot or third eye between the eyes represents spiritual awakening or divine insight.

• The squiggly symbol where a nose would be is actually the Nepali number 1, symbolizing unity and the path to enlightenment.

2. Sacred Script in Circular Pattern:

• Surrounding the Buddha Eyes are mantras or Buddhist sutras meticulously inscribed in a spiral or mandala format.

• The most common mantra used in such designs is:

  "Om Mani Padme Hum"

  • This is the mantra of Avalokiteshvara, the Bodhisattva of Compassion.

  • Each syllable in the mantra purifies one of the six realms of existence.