A meaning and aspiration guide
Choose a Thangka by Meaning & Aspiration
Begin with the meaning that matters to you, understand each figure's traditional associations, then browse the available works.
Meaning & aspiration
Wealth & prosperity
For prosperity, a stable livelihood and generosity.
In Tibetan Buddhist traditions, wealth figures are associated with prayers for a stable livelihood, sufficient resources and generosity.
Meaning & aspiration
Protection & safety
For protection, safety and peace of mind.
Protective figures are traditionally honoured with prayers for safety, steadiness and peace of mind.
Meaning & aspiration
Courage & overcoming obstacles
For courage, resolve and moving through obstacles.
Wrathful and resolute forms are traditionally associated with courage, firm intention and meeting obstacles without retreat.
Meaning & aspiration
Wisdom & learning
For learning, memory and clear judgment.
Wisdom figures are traditionally associated with learning, memory, discernment and clear understanding.
Meaning & aspiration
Compassion & peace
For compassion, care and inner peace.
Compassionate figures are traditionally associated with care, kindness and inner peace.
Meaning & aspiration
Purification & a fresh start
For reflection, renewal and a fresh start.
Purification figures are traditionally associated with reflection, renewed commitments and beginning again with clarity.
Browse current works
Meaning & aspiration
Meditation & practice
For meditation, focus and steady practice.
Buddhist images may support recollection, meditation, focus and steady practice.
Traditional meaning and prayers in thangka ↗
Enquire about a work
Questions about a work?
Include the work link or reference.
Contact us