Chenrezig Thangka 38"x52" Tsebum Jamgön Kongtrul’s Retreat Manual

Jamgön Kongtrul’s Retreat Manual

his disciples

Blue to clear difficult emotions

It is a Guru Yoga practice in which Guru Rinpoche takes the outer form of Orgyen Menla (medicine Buddha)

the phurba symbolizes the enlightened activity of all Buddhas of the three times: past

Chenrezig Thangka 38"x52" Tsebum Jamgön Kongtrul’s Retreat ManualBeautiful thangka of Chenrezig handpainted by traditional artists in the mountains of Nepal. Chenrezig, or Avalokitesvara (Sanskrit), is the guardian bodhisattva of the Mahayana. He is considered to be the essence of the compassion of all the Buddhas of the three times. He is pictured here in his four armed form, representing the four immeasurables. His mantra of all pervading compassion is OM MANI PADME HUNG. He is also pictured with Vajrapani,