Lotus-Bearing Guanyin Medium Thangka

Lotus-Bearing Guanyin Thangka – The Buddha of Protection and Purity

Invite the protective and pure energy of Lotus-Bearing Guanyin into your daily life with this exquisite Thangka. Hand-drawn by skilled artisans, this sacred artwork is a perfect embodiment of spiritual depth and artistic beauty. Hang it in your home for a sanctuary of health and protection, place it in your workspace to enhance your spiritual practice, or carry it with you as a spiritual talisman. This Thangka channels the benevolent energy of Lotus-Bearing Guanyin, bringing peace, protection, and a sense of spiritual fulfillment to your environment.

Specification

• Size: 3×4 cm
• Materials: 0.02 mm thick copper plate
• Master Quality Thangka
• Hand Engraved: Takes 30 hours to make, with over 8,000 cuts

About Lotus-Bearing Guanyin

Lotus-Bearing Guanyin is one of the thirty-three manifestations of Guanyin in Buddhism. According to the "Lotus Sutra," Guanyin can manifest in thirty-three different forms to save sentient beings. Lotus-Bearing Guanyin is characterized by holding a lotus or a lotus bud, symbolizing purity, innocence, and the awakening of wisdom.

Legend

One popular legend depicts Lotus-Bearing Guanyin as a guide for children and adolescents. The unopened lotus bud in her hand symbolizes the inherent but yet-to-bloom Buddha-nature of young beings. Guanyin, with her compassion and wisdom, guides them to grow healthily, remove karmic obstacles, and let their virtues and wisdom blossom as pure as the lotus. Thus, she is revered as the protector of the young. It is a common practice for people to pray to Lotus-Bearing Guanyin for the health, wisdom, and safety of their children.

Another legend portrays her as the embodiment of purity. The lotus, emerging from the mud yet remaining unstained, is a core symbol in Buddhism, representing purity, sanctity, and enlightenment. The story of Lotus-Bearing Guanyin is one of transformation from worldly defilements to spiritual purity:

• Mud: Symbolizes the worldly defilements and afflictions such as greed, anger, and ignorance.
• Stem: Represents Guanyin's compassionate vows, acting as a bridge between suffering beings and the pure Buddha-land.
• Bud/Lotus: Signifies the ultimate state of purity and enlightenment that beings can achieve through her guidance.

In some artistic and folk interpretations, her elegant and relaxed posture, resembling a leisurely prince or noble, evokes the story of Guanyin's past life as the "Unblinking Prince," enriching her image with qualities of nobility, compassion, and freedom.

Main Features of Lotus-Bearing Guanyin’s Image

• Holding a Lotus: The core identifier of her name and identity. Typically, she holds an unopened or budding lotus, symbolizing the inherent but yet-to-manifest Buddha-nature of sentient beings.
• Posture: Often depicted in a relaxed sitting position (one leg crossed, the other naturally lowered), exuding an air of ease, tranquility, and compassion. Sometimes she is shown standing on a lotus pedestal.
• Appearance: Usually portrayed with a youthful, gentle, and loving face, often in a soft feminine form, in line with the trend of Guanyin's feminization in Chinese folk beliefs since the Song Dynasty.

Key Benefits

• Symbolism of the Lotus: The lotus, "emerging from the mud yet remaining unstained," represents the pure, sacred, and enlightened Buddha-land in Buddhism. Holding the lotus stem, Lotus-Bearing Guanyin signifies guiding beings from the defilements of worldly afflictions to the blossoming of their inherent purity and Buddha-nature, ultimately achieving enlightenment.
• Embodiment of Compassion and Wisdom: Guanyin represents great compassion (saving all beings from suffering), while the lotus represents wisdom (prajna wisdom). The image of Lotus-Bearing Guanyin perfectly integrates these two, embodying "the union of compassion and wisdom" – performing compassionate acts based on wisdom.
• Special Protection for Children: Lotus-Bearing Guanyin is particularly revered as the guardian of children's healthy growth, disaster avoidance, and wisdom development. Devotees often pray to her for their children's health, intelligence, and good character, akin to the pure lotus.

A Spiritual Guide and Source of Wisdom

This Lotus-Bearing Guanyin Thangka is not only a stunning piece of art but also a spiritual guide that can assist in dispelling ignorance and bringing clarity. Its radiant presence serves as a constant reminder of the wisdom and compassion available to those who seek Lotus-Bearing Guanyin's guidance.

Ideal for Meditation and Home Altar

This Thangka makes an excellent addition to your meditation space, home altar, or office, creating a focal point for spiritual practice. It is also a meaningful gift for those seeking wisdom, protection, and spiritual clarity in their lives.