Original Painting

Maitreya, the Buddha of the future

Deity

Buddha

Dimensions

9 x 12

Tibetan Thangka painting is Maitreya Buddha, the Buddha of the future, depicted with golden skin and seated upright on an ornate lion throne (Simhasana) in the European fashion (bhadrasana) with feet resting upon a small lotus base. His hands are held at his chest in the Dharmachakra mudra (the gesture of turning the wheel of the Dharma), flanked by two lotus stems blooming at his shoulders that support a wheel of the law and a small wisdom vase (kalasha). Adorned with a lavish jeweled crown, delicate gold ornaments, and layered silk garments in vibrant shades of blue, red, and yellow, his serene figure is backlit by a glowing white aura. The throne rests atop a cloud formation in a soft sky framed by celestial symbols of the sun, moon, and stars above, while burning incense and auspicious offerings line the foreground below.