A Shakyamuni Buddha thangka is a traditional Tibetan Buddhist painting or tapestry that depicts Shakyamuni Buddha, the historical Buddha also known as Siddhartha Gautama. These thangkas are richly colored and highly detailed, often featuring the Buddha seated in a meditative posture, with symbolic hand gestures (mudras) that convey his teachings and enlightenment. Surrounding the central figure, there may be intricate landscapes, deities, and other symbolic elements representing various aspects of Buddhist philosophy and cosmology. Thangkas serve as important tools for meditation, teaching, and ceremonial purposes within Tibetan Buddhism.
