The image of Fugen Bosatsu (Samantabhadra) riding an elephant holds significant symbolic meaning in Buddhism. Symbolic Meaning: The elephant symbolizes strength, unwavering spirit, and spiritual endurance in Buddhism. The white elephant, especially the six-tusked white elephant ridden by Fugen Bosatsu, represents an unwavering advance towards enlightenment. This image embodies the qualities of wisdom and compassion possessed by the Bodhisattva, combining Buddhist significance with auspicious symbolism. (゜ω゜) 2nd item onwards: 【200 yen discount per item】#FAIRY Natural Stone Reliable anonymous shipping ♫♩♬ Material: Fabric, embroidery This is a Thangka with rich, calm gold embroidery. Approximately 40 cm x 60 cm A2 size (420mm x 594mm) is characterized by "a good balance of information and visibility, not too big and not too small," and is used for posters, calendars, drawings, exhibition panels, etc. It is "the size of two A3s placed vertically," suitable for hanging on walls or bulletin boards in rooms, and can be widely used from outdoors to indoors. It's large, so it will be folded for shipping. Please smooth out any folding wrinkles with a steam iron, etc. How about it for your entrance, shop, living room, meditation room, yoga room, living room, study room, etc.? ⭐︎ Thangka has two main meanings: it can refer to Tibetan Buddhist paintings (religious paintings in the form of hanging scrolls), or it can refer to a "stretcher (tanka)" used to carry the sick or injured. However, depending on the context, it can also refer to speaking sharply, as in the phrase "to cut a thangka (tanka)." Generally, it often refers to Tibetan Buddhist paintings. 1. Tibetan Buddhist painting (Thangka) Overview: A cloth hanging scroll used in Tibetan Buddhism, depicting Buddhas, Bodhisattvas, mandalas, etc. It is portable and used for rituals, meditation, and the transmission of teachings. Features: Painted with mineral pigments on cotton or silk, with brocade (kinden) decoration on the back. Origin: Indian Buddhist paintings (pata) were transmitted to Tibet via Nepal and developed there. #Thangka #Tibet #Tapestry #TibetanThangka #GoodLuck