This is an original hand-painted Tibetan Thangka depicting the Bhavachakra, also known as the Wheel of Life or Samsara Mandala. It is painted on handmade cotton canvas using traditional stone, water, and oil pigments.
The Wheel of Life is one of the most important teaching images in Buddhism. It shows the cycle of existence—birth, aging, suffering, death, and rebirth. The painting illustrates the six realms of rebirth, the Twelve Nidanas (causes and effects), and Yama, the Lord of Death, holding the wheel. Together, these elements explain how beings remain trapped in samsara until they awaken through wisdom and compassion.
The mandala form, meaning “circle” in Sanskrit, represents wholeness and interconnection. This Thangka serves as a visual guide for reflection on impermanence, karma, and the nature of life. It is often used in monasteries as a teaching tool and is also suitable for meditation spaces and spiritual study.
This artwork is both spiritually meaningful and visually powerful, making it ideal for practitioners, collectors, or anyone interested in authentic Himalayan Buddhist art.
Subject: Wheel of Life / Bhavachakra / Samsara Mandala
Painting Size: 15.5 × 20 inches (40 × 51 cm) – excludes outer border
Material: Handmade cotton canvas
Colors: Stone, water, and oil pigments
Origin: Hand-painted in Nepal
Condition: Original artwork – not a print
Framing: Unframed; ships rolled in a protective PVC tube
Colors may vary slightly due to lighting and screen settings
Artwork appears more detailed and vibrant in person
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A meaningful and traditional Buddhist teaching Thangka that brings depth, wisdom, and cultural heritage into any space.