Friday, April 10, 2009

Lotus Throne Mandalas - Shakyamuni Buddha and Om Mani Padme Hum


Two lotus throne mandalas by Bodhicitta Tees inspired by the Tibetan thangka. At top left,Shakyamuni Buddha floats in a lotus throne mandala. At top right, the syllables of the mantra of the Buddhist Bodhisattva of Compassion, Avalokiteshvara,(Kwan Yin), "Om Mani Padme Hum", meaning "The Jewel in the Lotus" are contained in the petals of the mandala, with seed syllable Hsi in the center.


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Wednesday, April 8, 2009

Buddhist Jewels



New t shirts from Bodhicitta Tees. Common symbols in Tibetan, Indian, and Chinese art, and that of the other Buddhist countries precious jewels representing some of the 7 precious possesions of the chakravartin, or “on for whom the wheel of dharma is turning”. Shakyamuni Buddha is referred to as a chakravartin.
Above, counter-clockwise from top left - top and bottom left images are 2 versions of the earrings of the Precious Queen. Bottom right is the square-shaped earrings of the Precious Minister. Top tigh is a stylized Triple Jewel, representing the three jewels of Buddhism, the Buddha, the Sangha, and the Dharma.


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