This painting shows the life of Buddha. Buddha was born as the prince in Lumbini, Nepal in the Terai lowlands near the foothills of the Himalayas. The Life of Buddha is composed of “Twelve Great Deeds of Buddha”.
Each step is explained in this painting. The painting is elegantly handpainted by Master Thangka Artist living in Kapan, Nepal.
Sakya Clan
Buddha was born as the prince in Lumbini, Nepal in the Terai lowlands near the foothills of the Himalayas. He was a member of the Sakyas clan. His father, Suddhodana, was king of the clan. His mother was named Maya. He was born in Sakya Clan so he was called Shakyamuni Buddha.
Life Of Buddha shows all the stages of his life. One night in 535 about the age of 35, he was seated underneath a large tree later known as the Bodhi tree. He began to experience some major spiritual breakthroughs. He developed the ability to recall the events of his previous reincarnations in detail.
To get a better understanding of the Life of Buddha Thangka Painting please read the article: Thangka Paintings and its Display about Life of Buddha.
