Newar Puabha WhiteTara And Red PadmaPani Lokeshwor Thangka Painting

• Dimensions: 35" inch x 24" inch ( 89.5 cm x 63 cm)
• Materials:Tibetan Canvas Cotton, 24k Gold, Water, Stone Powder Combination With Tibetan Hide Glue Mixture
• Canvas: Orgnaic Cotton
• Hand Painted In Nepal
• Master Quality Tibetan Thangka
• Old Thangka Made In 2001

White Tara, also known as Sita Tara, and Red Padmapani, another name for Avalokiteshvara, are significant figures in Mahayana and Vajrayana Buddhism, each embodying distinct qualities and symbolism.

**White Tara (Sita Tara):**
- **Symbolism**: White Tara is revered as a bodhisattva of compassion and longevity. She is often depicted seated in meditation posture, adorned with celestial garments and jewels, symbolizing purity and transcendental beauty.
- **Attributes**: White Tara is typically depicted with seven eyes: one on each palm, sole of the feet, and an eye on her forehead, symbolizing her ability to see and alleviate the suffering of sentient beings in all realms.
- **Mantra**: Her mantra is Om Tare Tuttare Ture Mama Ayuh Punya Jñana Pustim Kuru Svaha, which is chanted to invoke her blessings for health, long life, and wisdom.

**Red Padmapani (Avalokiteshvara):**
- **Symbolism**: Red Padmapani is a form of Avalokiteshvara, the bodhisattva of compassion. He is often depicted in a standing posture, holding a lotus (padma) in one or both hands, symbolizing purity and compassion.
- **Attributes**: Red Padmapani is associated with active compassion and skillful means to help beings. His red color signifies his ability to transform passion and attachment into compassionate wisdom.
- **Mantra**: The mantra associated with Avalokiteshvara is Om Mani Padme Hum, which is widely recited to invoke his compassionate blessings and cultivate compassion within oneself.

**Spiritual Significance:**
- Both White Tara and Red Padmapani are revered for their compassionate qualities and their ability to aid practitioners on the path towards enlightenment.
- White Tara is particularly invoked for health, longevity, and spiritual well-being, while Red Padmapani (Avalokiteshvara) is revered for his swift compassion in alleviating suffering and guiding beings towards liberation.

Together, they exemplify the compassionate aspect of the bodhisattva ideal, embodying different manifestations that cater to the varied needs and aspirations of Buddhist practitioners.