{"product_id":"35-confession-buddhas-thangka","title":"35 Confession Buddhas Thangka | Hand-Painted Thangka Art from Nepal","description":"\u003cp\u003eBegin again with all \u003cstrong\u003e35 Confession Buddhas thangka\u003c\/strong\u003e. The 35 Buddhas of confession are called upon in a practice of purification. Practitioners recite their names, make prostrations, and confess their mistakes, with the wish to start fresh with a clear heart.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat You Will See in This Thangka\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eShakyamuni at the heart.\u003c\/strong\u003e The \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/buddhasartofhealing.com\/collections\/shakyamuni-buddha-thangkas\"\u003ecentral Shakyamuni Buddha\u003c\/a\u003e has golden skin and sits on a lotus throne. His right hand touches the ground in the earth-touching gesture, and his left hand holds a deep blue bowl in his lap.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA throne guarded by lions.\u003c\/strong\u003e White lions appear on blue and red panels at the base of his seat.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTwo monk attendants.\u003c\/strong\u003e Two standing monks with staffs and alms bowls flank the throne. In compositions like this, they are traditionally identified as Shariputra and Maudgalyayana.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThirty-four Buddhas, each different.\u003c\/strong\u003e They are painted in gold, blue, green, red, and white, with different hand gestures and objects such as flowers, bowls, and jewels. A closer look rewards you with new details each time.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA Buddha at the summit.\u003c\/strong\u003e A \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/buddhasartofhealing.com\/collections\/medicine-buddha-thangkas\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eblue Buddha\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e sits above the rest, with a flower stem and colored streamers rising behind him.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA living landscape.\u003c\/strong\u003e Olive and gold hills, soft clouds, and trees fill the space between the figures.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOfferings at the front.\u003c\/strong\u003e A row of colorful round offerings and a lotus rest before the throne.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA deep maroon border.\u003c\/strong\u003e It frames the greens, blues, and golds so they glow.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe overall effect is of a great, calm gathering, with Shakyamuni looking steadily outward from the middle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct Details\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 99.9693%; height: 196px;\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.6px;\"\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"col\" style=\"width: 22.7112%; height: 19.6px;\"\u003eDetail\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"col\" style=\"width: 75.2304%; height: 19.6px;\"\u003eInformation\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.6px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 22.7112%; height: 19.6px;\"\u003eSubject\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 75.2304%; height: 19.6px;\"\u003e35 Confession Buddha with Shakyamuni at the center\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.6px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 22.7112%; height: 19.6px;\"\u003eNumber of Buddhas\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 75.2304%; height: 19.6px;\"\u003e35 (Shakyamuni and 34 surrounding Buddhas)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.6px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 22.7112%; height: 19.6px;\"\u003eAlso shown\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 75.2304%; height: 19.6px;\"\u003eTwo standing monk attendants, white lions on the throne, offerings\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.6px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 22.7112%; height: 19.6px;\"\u003eFormat\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 75.2304%; height: 19.6px;\"\u003eVertical (portrait) thangka\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.6px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 22.7112%; height: 19.6px;\"\u003eBorder\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 75.2304%; height: 19.6px;\"\u003eDeep maroon\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.6px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 22.7112%; height: 19.6px;\"\u003eMade by\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 75.2304%; height: 19.6px;\"\u003eBuddha’s Art of Healing, Boudha, Kathmandu (heritage since 1976)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.6px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 22.7112%; height: 19.6px;\"\u003eMounting\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 75.2304%; height: 19.6px;\"\u003eBrocade mounting is available on request.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.6px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 22.7112%; height: 19.6px;\"\u003eBlessing\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 75.2304%; height: 19.6px;\"\u003eMonk’s blessing is available on request.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.6px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 22.7112%; height: 19.6px;\"\u003eQuestions?\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 75.2304%; height: 19.6px;\"\u003eMessage us for size, close-up photos, or shipping details.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eReady to bring all thirty-five Buddhas home?\u003c\/strong\u003e Add it to your cart now, or message us first and we will help you decide.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQuestions Buyers Ask\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat are the 35 Buddhas of confession?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/buddhasartofhealing.com\/blogs\/thangka\/35-confession-buddhas-purification-practice\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThirty-Five Buddhas of Confession\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e are a group of thirty-five enlightened Buddhas revered for the practice of purification. Their names and qualities are traditionally invoked through prayer, recitation, and prostrations to purify negative karma and the imprints of unwholesome actions. The practice \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eencourages practitioners to acknowledge past mistakes, cultivate sincere regret, and renew their commitment to living with wisdom and compassion.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWho is the central figure in the 35 Confession Buddha thangka?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/buddhasartofhealing.com\/blogs\/thangka\/shakyamuni-buddha-symbol-of-peace\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShakyamuni Buddha\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e, the historical Buddha, occupies the central position. He is depicted surrounded by the Thirty-Four Buddhas of Confession, each representing enlightened qualities and the potential for purification and spiritual awakening. His central placement emphasizes the importance of the Buddha's teachings as the foundation of the purification practice.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I use this thangka in my personal Buddhist practice?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYes. The Thirty-Five Buddhas are traditionally invoked in purification practices involving prostrations, prayers, and the recitation of their names. Many practitioners place this thangka on their personal altar as a visual support for devotion, reflection, and daily practice. The image can serve as a reminder to acknowledge one's actions, cultivate compassion, and strengthen the intention to follow the Dharma.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCan I request a monk's blessing for this thangka?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYes. A monk's blessing or religious consecration can be requested. Such a blessing is a meaningful traditional way of preparing a sacred image for placement on a Buddhist altar or for devotional use. Please contact us before ordering so we can confirm the available arrangements.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat size should I choose, and where should I place the thangka?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe appropriate size depends on your available space, the intended setting, and whether you wish to display the thangka on a personal altar, in a meditation room, or in a larger prayer space. We are happy to assist you in choosing a suitable size and placement. 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