A Guru thangka is a traditional Tibetan Buddhist scroll painting depicting a revered spiritual teacher or guru. These thangkas, typically created on cotton or silk, portray the guru in a dignified posture, adorned with symbols of wisdom and compassion such as a lotus, vajra (thunderbolt), and sometimes accompanied by sacred texts or objects. Guru thangkas are richly colored and intricately detailed, serving as visual aids for devotion, meditation, and spiritual guidance within Tibetan Buddhist traditions. They embody the deep reverence and importance placed on spiritual teachers, reflecting both religious significance and artistic craftsmanship.
