| Are you aware of the Indian artistic culture where | | | | temple most of the times and is the main part of the |
| emotions, culture, feelings, sentiments and religious | | | | processions conducted by the Buddhist community. |
| beliefs play a major role? Do you want to know how | | | | The definition of 'Thang' means a flat surface and |
| India is ahead in this painting world where every | | | | 'Thangka' means painting which is done on a flat |
| religion has its own artistic culture deep hidden within | | | | surface. |
| certain areas of the country? If you do not know | | | | These are scrolling types of paintings which literally |
| then this article will show you one of the major | | | | mean that they are done on a flat surface and can |
| artistic cultures in India... | | | | be easily rolled up when they are not to be displayed. |
| - Do you know what is Amitabha Buddha? It is | | | | The famous thangka painters have never been |
| nothing but the true Buddha who possesses the | | | | known along with the tailors who have created its |
| infinite light. | | | | mountings. |
| Amitabha thangka is nothing but the presentation of | | | | The thangka paintings are mainly made in the areas |
| the wordily riches owned by Buddha. | | | | of India where Buddhism exists. Dharmashala has |
| Thangkas show how Buddha used to sit in his palace | | | | many Tibetan inhabitants and is the hub place where |
| named Sukhavati where he displays his hands, as if | | | | Thangka paints are made. |
| he is sitting in meditation and also holds a bowl of the | | | | It is also created in the west side where Amitabha |
| Buddhist monk. | | | | Thangka is nothing but a simple decorative artistic |
| The bowl is the representation of true kindness and | | | | form for so many years. |
| peace. | | | | However, now people's view point for Amitabha |
| The Thangka paintings have their great importance | | | | Thangka is literally changing as the west side is slowly |
| to the Buddhist community. | | | | and steadily getting aware of the Buddhist philosophy. |
| The beautifully painted banners are displayed on the | | | | |