Dorje-Chang Tibetan Thangka Art | 14 X 19

Dorje-Chang, also known as Vajradhara, is a tantric deity in Tibetan Buddhism and considered as the embodiment of the ultimate nature of mind in the tantra. He is often depicted as a blue-skinned figure, sitting in a lotus position and holding a vajra (a ritual object symbolizing indestructibility) and a bell (symbolizing the union of wisdom and compassion) in his hands.

A Dorje-Chang Tibetan Thangka art is a traditional Tibetan painting on canvas or silk, depicting Dorje-Chang in a central position, surrounded by intricate details of his surroundings, including other deities, symbols, and inscriptions. The painting may also be adorned with gold leaf and precious stones, making it a highly valuable and revered object.

Dorje-Chang Thangkas are often used as a focus for meditation and as a means of connecting with the deity’s blessings and protection. They are also commonly displayed in homes, monasteries, and temples as a way of expressing devotion and invoking the deity’s blessings. It’s believed that by reciting his mantra “Om Ah Hum Vajra Dhara” and visualization of him, one can attain the ultimate nature of mind and achieve the highest level of realization.