Ghau- Exceptional Tangka Pendant- Chenrezi Buddha

Ghau- Exceptional Tangka Pendant- Bodhisattva Chenrezi

1- What is a Ghau?
The ghau or Gau or Gao is a kind of portable altar in which the image of the chosen deity of the owner is kept, wrapped in silk clothes. The vast majority of Tibetans use the ghau at home and carry it during their travels. They keep it on a real altar at home. When traveling, it is hung on the back belt. It serves as a protective symbol during travels and also allows its owner to prove his devotion to his deity.

2- How was the tangka of this artisanal Tibetan Ghau made?
Genuine traditional Regong Tangka, executed in strict accordance with tradition. The tangka is painted at the Longwu temple, also called Wutun.

Wutun is a Tibetan lamasery located in the Tibetan prefecture of Rebkong, Amdo province, called Huangnan in Qinghai province in China and is 186 km from Xining.

Renowned center of Tibetan thangka painting. Regong arts were inscribed on the Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity in 2009. The colors of this tangka are composed of pure gold and crushed minerals , as is the tradition of true thangkas.

3- How was the case of this ghau containing this traditional tangka made?
Equally handcrafted, the case of this ghau is composed of:
925 silver stamped according to international standards
Copper.
Natural turquoises from Hubei province
Agate called nan hong (southern red) from the Yunnan region, this agate owes its intense red color to its natural cinnabar content

Spinning wheel on the back with a taotié motif (dragon venerated in the Neolithic period) thanks to a high precision ball bearing German.

The protective glass protecting the tangka of this ghau is made of leuco sapphire (synthetic sapphire) like high-end watches.

As a gemologist graduated from the National Institute of Gemmology (ING), Paris, France. All the materials composing this exceptional, rare and unique ghau are appraised and certified.

4- What are the dimensions of this ghau?
Dimensions of this Tibetan Ghau 65mm high by 54mm wide by 16.2mm deep
Weight of this ghau is 91 grams.

5- The ghau is delivered attached to its mala, a Buddhist prayer and meditation rosary made by us
As Malakara, we make all of our malas ourselves, scrupulously respecting tradition.
A mala is a prayer bead traditionally used in various spiritual practices, mantra recitations, especially in Buddhism, Hinduism, Jainism and other religious and spiritual traditions of Asia.
It is often made of 108 beads, although some malas may have a different number of beads, sometimes a multiple of 108.
To know everything about malas, their meanings, their uses, their different variants and also a short explanation on malakaras, the creators of mala, please click on this text taking you to our dedicated and explanatory article on our blog

The traditional mala accompanying ghau is composed of :
108 pearls of black sandalwood 8mm in diameter,
amber from Burma
cinnabar
DZI (Tibetan sacred agate) called "tiger teeth" The DZI tiger teeth give the person who wears this DZI will-power and persistence. It is believed that this stone helps to focus the mind and achieve one's personal aspirations.
A DZI is a traditional Tibetan prayer bead, protective talisman or amulet, made from a natural gemstone, such as agate, and decorated with sacred designs. It is considered lucky and protective in Tibetan and Buddhist culture. DZIs can have different shapes and designs, each with its specific symbolic meaning, such as protection from evil, good luck and prosperity.
To explore in detail the world of DZIS and their respective meanings, I invite you to click on this link, taking you directly to our very detailed article on these pearls of the sky

6- Additional details about this ghau
This authentic ghau, a true collector's item, is sold with a certificate of authenticity , each tangka in this Ghau collection being a unique and exceptional work of art.

The ghau, attached to its traditional mala, is delivered in a luxurious wooden box , adorned with sacred motifs and Buddhist symbols, symbolizing the preservation and protection of the precious teachings contained within.

7- This ghau is dedicated to the bodhisattva chenrezi

The traditional tangka of this ghau depicts the bodhisattva Chenrezig Chenrezig, also known as Avalokiteshvara in Sanskrit, is a central and revered figure in Tibetan and Mahayana Buddhism. He is considered the bodhisattva of compassion, manifesting the boundless compassion of the Buddha. Chenrezig is often depicted with four arms, symbolizing his ability to help beings in all areas of their lives. His practice is central to many Tibetan Buddhist traditions, and he is invoked by practitioners for protection, healing, and spiritual guidance.
Chenrezi is part of the triad of the "three saints of the west" with the Bodhisattva Mahasthamaprapta and the Buddha Amitabha. To learn all about these three essential figures of Buddhism, please click on this link which will take you directly to our article on our blog