{"product_id":"4-dharmapala-thangka-painting-100-68","title":"4 Dharmapala thangka painting 100*68","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eIn Buddhist cosmology, the “Four Dharma Protectors” most often refers to the Four Great Kings—guardian deities who stand watch over the four directions of the world. In Sanskrit they are called the \u003ci\u003eLokapālas\u003c\/i\u003e, and in Tibetan tradition they are deeply woven into temple art, especially in thangka painting. They are not Buddhas, but powerful protectors who uphold the Dharma (the teachings of the Buddha) and guard both sacred spaces and sincere practitioners.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eVirupaksha is associated with clear vision and insight. He is often shown holding a serpent or a stupa, symbolizing deep awareness and spiritual perception. His name suggests “all-seeing,” and his role is to watch over the world with wisdom. Protection here comes from awareness—seeing things as they truly are.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eIn Tibetan Buddhist cosmology, Virupaksha’s name can be understood as “the one who sees in many ways”. Virupaksha, is one of the “Four Dharma Protectors” who stand watch over\u003cspan style=\"mso-spacerun: yes;\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003ethe Guardian\u003cspan style=\"mso-spacerun: yes;\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eof the west direction, embodying a unique form of protection. His ability is perceive truth beneath appearances, to recognize illusion, and to understand the hidden nature of reality. In this sense, Virupaksha protects not only the physical world, but also the clarity of the mind. He is wearing armor like a warrior and holding a snake or rope (symbol of control over negative forces), and showing strength and alertness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2475\" data-start=\"2297\"\u003eSuch thangkas are believed to bring \u003cstrong data-end=\"2381\" data-start=\"2333\"\u003espiritual protection, balance, and stability\u003c\/strong\u003e to practitioners and to the places where they are displayed, such as monasteries and temples.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHandcrafted by master local artists in Kathmandu Valley, Nepal.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full canvas measures approximately 110*76 centimeters.  Inside painted area measures about 100*68 centimeters.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Thangka","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47800362107124,"sku":"DP 02","price":1280.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0514\/4159\/8647\/files\/IMG_1622.jpg?v=1772702647","url":"https:\/\/thethangka.com\/hi\/products\/4-dharmapala-thangka-painting-100-68","provider":"The Thangka","version":"1.0","type":"link"}