Way to Heaven (Samatha)

Way to Heaven (Bato) is a deeply symbolic thangka. The texts from which these illustrations are shown, a long period of deep study of full understanding. In brief, this is the interpretation of the varied symbols. The path: The way to complete control of one’s mind, each blend represents one of the six powers: hearing, contemplation, mindfulness, alertness and familiarity and The Elephant represents consciousness.