Acala Mini Thangka · Gold-Ground
TG-011US$2,095
A sword-bearing wrathful figure for a wish of steadfast resolve, with a different subject from Yamantaka.
40 × 50 mm painted image · Original hand-painted work
Explore this workYamantaka · Fierce wisdom
Yamantaka
Fierce Wisdom
An archived Vajrabhairava painting reveals the fierce expression of Manjushri’s wisdom. Explore its meaning, then discover currently available works of courage.
Explore available courage worksOriginal hand-painted miniature Thangkas
Why wisdom takes a fierce form
Vajrabhairava, also known as Yamantaka, is a wrathful expression of Manjushri in Vajrayana traditions. The intense image speaks to confronting fear, ignorance and obstacles through wisdom. TG-016 is preserved here as a sold-work archive. It offers a striking way to understand the subject; the available selections below express related wishes through their own distinct imagery.
Sold work archive · TG-016
Vajrabhairava (Yamantaka) Polychrome Miniature Thangka
Sold work archive. View the complete painting to explore Yamantaka’s forceful visual language.
View work archiveCourage in the current collection
These are different subjects, selected for related wishes of discernment, resolve and strength.
The buffalo-headed figure
The distinctive animal feature and dense composition make the subject visually forceful. The complete archived work is shown here.
Courage informed by wisdom
For a collector, the attraction may lie in the connection between a fierce image and its wisdom context.
Other considered choices
Mahasthamaprapta Mini Thangka · Polychrome
TG-014US$2,595
A peaceful sword-bearing figure brings a less intense expression of courage and clear judgement.
40 × 50 mm painted image · Original hand-painted work
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Manjushri on a Blue Lion Mini Thangka · Polychrome
TG-021US$2,995
Blue-lion Manjushri connects courage with learning and insight in a vivid polychrome image.
40 × 50 mm painted image · Original hand-painted work
Explore this workMake the gift personal
For a collector of powerful imagery
Look at the recipient’s taste in art. Someone drawn to complex religious images may welcome a fierce subject; another person may prefer the more peaceful sword or lion paintings.
May wisdom give you the courage to meet what lies ahead.
Before you choose
Can I buy the Yamantaka painting shown here?
TG-016 is sold and is displayed as an archive. The available courage selections are separately labelled and link to their own product pages.
Why include peaceful works on a courage page?
Courage can be expressed with different visual intensity. A sword-bearing peaceful figure or blue-lion Manjushri may suit a recipient who prefers a gentler image.
What size are these paintings?
The painted images shown in this selection measure 40 × 50 mm. This is the painting size; view the individual product page for the full presentation and current details.
