Hand Painted Vairocana Buddha Thangka Paintings

Shop hand painted Vairocana Buddha thangka paintings by Nepali artists at our gallery in Boudha, Kathmandu. Vairocana is the cosmic Buddha, the central figure of the Five Dhyani Buddhas, who turns ignorance into all-encompassing wisdom. Each thangka follows traditional Tibetan guidelines, is painted with natural mineral pigments, and is blessed by a monk before it ships. New to the Dhyani Buddhas? Read our guide to the Buddhas in Buddhism or explore the primordial Buddhas. We also take custom thangka commissions.

 

Vairocana Thangka: Meaning of the Cosmic Buddha

Vairocana is the primordial, cosmic Buddha of Tibetan Buddhism. He embodies the Dharmakaya, the pure, all-encompassing wisdom that is the source of enlightenment. In Mahayana and Vajrayana traditions he is the central Buddha of the Five Dhyani Buddhas, radiating clarity and illumination and transforming ignorance into wisdom. A Vairocana thangka brings that clarity into your meditation space.

What you see in a Vairocana thangka

  • Seated in full lotus posture: the steady, upright posture of deep meditation.
  • Dharmachakra mudra: the hands show the turning of the wheel of Dharma, the teaching of the path to liberation.
  • Lotus throne and halo: the traditional seat and radiance of a Buddha.
  • Himalayan landscape or fine gold detail: depending on the painting style.

Vairocana and the Five Dhyani Buddhas

Vairocana sits at the center of the Five Dhyani Buddhas, with Akshobhya, Ratnasambhava, Amitabha and Amoghasiddhi around him. To see how the five Buddhas are arranged in the universe of a mandala, read about the cosmic mandala.

Our Vairocana thangkas

Our collection includes a radiant Vairocana seated in a Himalayan landscape, a Sarvavid Vairocana thangka and a small 9.5" x 14" Vairocana for a shelf or personal altar. Sarvavid Vairocana is a tantric form of Vairocana, known as “the all-knowing”.

How to Choose a Vairocana Buddha Thangka

Authentic Hand Painted Thangkas, Blessed by a Monk

Every Vairocana thangka here is hand painted using the traditional method, with natural mineral pigments and sometimes 24k gold paint accents. None are printed. A monk blesses each piece before it leaves our gallery. See how a thangka is made, or learn how to tell an original from a replica in our guide to authentic vs replica thangkas.

Order a Vairocana Thangka Online

We ship from Kathmandu to the USA, Canada, Australia and worldwide. Read our shipping policy before you order. You can also request a custom Vairocana thangka with your choice of size or brocade through our commission page.

FAQs for Hand Painted Vairocana Buddha Thangka Paintings

What does Vairocana Buddha represent?

Vairocana represents the universal aspect of liberation, the pure Dharmakaya (Dharma body) that is beyond the false self of the individual. His imagery stands for clarity and wisdom, the dispelling of ignorance, and the unity of all phenomena.

Who is Vairocana in the Five Dhyani Buddhas?

Vairocana is the central Buddha of the five. He radiates clarity and illumination and transforms ignorance into wisdom.

What is Sarvavid Vairocana?

Sarvavid Vairocana is a tantric form of Vairocana whose name means “the all-knowing”. We paint it in the traditional Tibetan way.

What does the Dharmachakra mudra mean?

It is the gesture of turning the wheel of Dharma, the teaching of the path to liberation.

Can I frame a Vairocana thangka in glass?

Yes, you can frame your Vairocana thangka in glass. For brocade-mounted thangkas, we recommend hanging them traditionally without glass to preserve the fabric texture and energy.

Are your Vairocana thangkas hand painted?

Yes, all our Vairocana thangkas are hand painted. We use the traditional method with natural mineral pigments and sometimes 24k gold paint accents.

Are they blessed by a monk?

Yes. A monk blesses each thangka before it ships.

Do you offer custom Vairocana thangkas, and do you ship worldwide?

Yes to both. You can request a custom size or brocade, and we ship to the USA, Canada, Australia and worldwide. See our shipping policy.

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