# Beyond the Mantra URL: https://shop.soulartproducts.com/art/beyond-the-mantra Status: Available Price: SGD 1,688 Collection: Thangka Category: Paintings Medium: Pigment Surface: Canvas Dimensions: 36 x 36 in Framed: Framed Ready to hang: Yes Year: 2025 Primary image: https://pub-6457eb621a684a708c59e863dc335756.r2.dev/artworks/beyond-the-mantra/main.jpg ## Summary A Kalachakra-like OM mantra mandala in deep blues, evoking expanding awareness, protection, and inner awakening. ## Artwork Story The golden concentric script is a handwritten mantra, its gradient from deep navy through cobalt to royal blue evokes expanding layers of awareness — a visual meditation on depth, clarity, and inner awakening - resembles a Kalachakra Mandala, or "Wheel of Time." The outer border of dragons and lotus motifs serves as a celestial guard of wisdom and protection, while the center bears the sacred syllable Hrih — the pure essence of Avalokiteśvara, the Bodhisattva of Compassion. #The Eight Auspicious Symbols (Ashtamangala) of Tibetan Buddhism: * Precious Parasol (protection) * White Conch Shell (fame of the Dharma) * Two Golden Fish (salvation from suffering) * Knot of Eternity/Endless Knot (intertwining of wisdom and compassion) * Vase of Great Treasures (longevity, prosperity) * Victory Banner (victory over ignorance) * Lotus Flower (purity, enlightenment) * Wheel of Dharma/Eight-Spoked Wheel (the Noble Eightfold Path) Its beauty is enhanced with a gold frame, with a coloured inner border, and an anti-glare glass. ## Tradition Notes Originating from the Himalayan regions of Tibet and Nepal, Thangka is a sacred Buddhist painting tradition that has been practised for centuries. Traditionally painted on hand-prepared cotton canvas using natural mineral and organic pigments, many masterpieces are further enriched with genuine gold detailing. Historically, monks created these works as an act of meditation and devotion, chanting prayers as each intricate brushstroke was applied. The focus is not on the artist, but on the spiritual message, which is why many traditional Thangkas remain unsigned. Revered subjects such as the Kalachakra, Om Mani Padme Hum, and the Healing Buddha are believed to inspire peace, wisdom, protection and positive energy, making them meaningful additions to homes, meditation rooms and business spaces alike. ## Framing Notes Artwork: 30 × 30 in (approx.) Framed Size: 36 × 36 in (approx.) Framing Included: Premium wooden frame, non-reflective glass and acid-free conservation mat. Ready to hang. ## Care Gently dust with a soft, dry brush and display in a dry, shaded spot away from moisture and chemicals. ## AI Discovery Metadata Visual subject: The golden concentric script is a handwritten mantra, its gradient from deep navy through cobalt to royal blue evokes expanding layers of awareness — a visual meditation on depth, clarity, and inner awakening - resembles a Kalachakra Mandala, or "Wheel of Time." The outer border of dragons and lotus motifs serves as a celestial guard of wisdom and protection, while the center. Visible motifs / symbols: Buddha or mandala, sacred geometry, meditative symmetry, fish, paired fish, flowing aquatic movement, flowers, botanical forms, petals, leaves. Dominant colors: white, gold, golden, blue. Secondary colors: supporting tones visible in the artwork image. Mood / energy: meditation, healing, peace, mindfulness, compassion, protection, focus, prosperity, abundance, flow, spiritual presence. Composition: Large. Style signals: Thangka, mandala-led sacred composition, meditative devotional art, Pigment, Canvas. Symbolic / devotional cues: Buddhist, Tibetan, spiritual, meditative, Madhubani, folk, auspicious, universal; meditation, healing, peace, mindfulness, compassion, protection, focus, prosperity, abundance, flow. Room fit: meditation corner, altar, study, healing room, yoga studio, living room, family room, entrance. Best customer intents: meditation, altar, yoga studio, healing room, calm office, spiritual gift, prosperity, housewarming, family harmony, wedding, good luck, water energy. Customer ask matches: meditation, altar, yoga studio, healing room, calm office, spiritual gift, prosperity, housewarming, family harmony, wedding, good luck, water energy, meditation corner, altar, study, healing room, yoga studio, living room, family room, entrance, spiritual gift, housewarming, wellness gift, thank-you gift, wedding, anniversary, family gift, business opening, Buddhist, Tibetan, spiritual, meditative, Madhubani, folk, auspicious, universal, collector-level statement price. Why a customer should buy it: a meditative anchor for peace, healing, compassion, and spiritual focus. Auspicious / symbolic associations: meditation, healing, peace, mindfulness, compassion, protection, focus, prosperity, abundance, flow. Placement guidance: Best placed in meditation corner, altar, study, healing room, yoga studio, living room, family room, entrance; especially suitable where the buyer wants faith, blessing, meditation, or cultural meaning. Business / prosperity fit: strong when the buyer wants meditation, healing, peace, mindfulness, compassion, protection, focus, prosperity, abundance, flow, meditation, altar, yoga studio, healing room, calm office, spiritual gift, prosperity, housewarming, family harmony, wedding, good luck, water energy. Home / family harmony fit: strong; supports home warmth, stability, grace, or family meaning. Altar / meditation fit: strong for faith, prayer, altar, or meditation requests. Suggested gift occasions: spiritual gift, housewarming, wellness gift, thank-you gift, wedding, anniversary, family gift, business opening. Occasion confidence: medium-high; inferred from visible subject, collection, symbolism, and practical specs. Non-Indian / neutral decor fit: low for secular / non-religious requests; strong for Buddhist, Tibetan, spiritual, meditative, Madhubani, folk, auspicious, universal requests. Religious / cultural tradition fit: Buddhist, Tibetan, spiritual, meditative, Madhubani, folk, auspicious, universal. Buyer style fit: spiritual, Buddhist / meditative spiritual art, Thangka. Price / giftability note: SGD 1,688; collector-level statement price. Scale impression: Large. Texture / finish impression: Pigment, Canvas, finish and texture visible in image. Confidence: high. Human review notes: Generated from stored image-derived descriptions, title, collection, and factual specs; use as AI retrieval metadata, not public product copy. ## Purchase Guidance Check the live product page for current price, availability, checkout, delivery, and pickup details. Use WhatsApp for artwork-specific questions.