Shakyamuni Buddha Mandala Thangka Measurements:22 in x 18 in; 1 lbs The shankha is praised in

The shankha is praised in Hindu scriptures as a giver of fame

a battle axe

The inside of the signing bowl is engraved with Vajra

The lion is a very diverse symbol

meticulously hand-painted by skilled artisans in the heart of the Himalayas

Shakyamuni Buddha Mandala Thangka Measurements:22 in x 18 in; 1 lbs The shankha is praised inHandpainted Shakyamuni Buddha Thangka Siddhartha Gautama (Buddha), the founder of Buddhism, was born in the region now known as Nepal. Though there is no confirmed date of his birth, historians believe it to be around 560 B. C. It is understood that Gautama left his kingdom after becoming aware of human suffering, where he sought to attain enlightenment through meditation and thoughtful action. He began to preach his philosophy across parts of India,