Double-Sided Thangka: The Vast Vows of Samantabhadra Bodhisattva and the Abundant Merit of the Yellow God of Wealth—Perfect Protection through the Dual Cultivation of Merit and Wisdom
This double-sided design tank pendant fuses the vast aspirations of Samantabhadra Bodhisattva with the inexhaustible blessings of the Yellow Wealth God, embodying the profound meaning of "cultivating both blessings and wisdom" in Buddhist teachings, along with a complete prayer.
Front: Samantabhadra Bodhisattva - His vows and actions are vast, but his virtue is not boundless.
Samantabhadra Bodhisattva, along with Manjushri Bodhisattva, serves as a companion to Shakyamuni Buddha on his left and right, and together they are referred to as the "Three Holy Ones of Avatamsaka." Samantabhadra Bodhisattva represents "Great Conduct," embodying vast and boundless practice and vow power. In the "Avatamsaka Sutra," Samantabhadra Bodhisattva proclaims the Ten Great Vows, aiming to universally save all sentient beings with his extensive vows, ensuring that his virtues reach everywhere and that his wishes are fulfilled without exception.
The surface strictly follows the measurement standards of the tank, and the majestic appearance of Samantabhadra Bodhisattva is intricately carved. The Bodhisattva's body is presented in white or gold, wearing the five Buddha crown, holding a lotus or a wish-fulfilling jewel in hand, and riding on a six-tusked white elephant. The six tusks symbolize the six paramitas, while the white elephant represents the vastness of aspirations and unparalleled strength, indicating the Bodhisattva's commitment to universally saving all sentient beings.
By wearing this, may you receive the protection of Samantabhadra Bodhisattva, and through the vast power of your aspirations, may your wishes be fulfilled, your endeavors succeed, your authority as a leader increase, and may everything go smoothly and according to your desires.
Reverse side: Yellow God of Wealth - Full of good fortune and abundance of resources
Inside, the majestic treasure image of the Yellow Wealth God is intricately depicted. The Yellow Wealth God is the foremost of the Five Wealth Gods in Tibetan Buddhism, embodying the protective deity that allows all Buddhas and Bodhisattvas to benefit sentient beings, enabling practitioners to focus on their cultivation without worrying about resources. His body is golden, with a plump belly, holding a wish-fulfilling fruit (Braga) in his right hand and a treasure-spitting mouse (Nezumi) in his left hand, symbolizing the fulfillment of sentient beings' wishes and the granting of blessings and wealth.
By wearing it with heartfelt intention, may it bring smooth business operations, improved financial fortune, relief from poverty, and ensure that everything goes well, leading to a peaceful life free from worries of scarcity.
Design Philosophy: Harmony and Fulfillment, a Harmonious Life
The double-sided design on the front and back embodies the teaching of "cultivating both blessings and wisdom (福慧双修) and the perfection of the two types of resources (二資糧)," which is at the core of Buddhist practice.
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The surface of Fugen Bodhisattvarepresents "Gyo Gan," symbolizes vast wish power and the strength of diligent practice, helping practitioners to achieve their endeavors, realize their wishes, and enhance their authority as leaders.
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Yellow God of Wealth on the reverse sideIt symbolizes "fortune and virtue," serving as the foundation for success in worldly and otherworldly endeavors, a source of fortune and virtue where resources are abundant and life is peaceful.
Wishing for the vast blessings of your aspirations on one hand, and praying for the fulfillment of good fortune on the other, is just like the two wings of a bird or the two wheels of a cart; neither can be missing. This dual-sided pendant merges aspirations and good fortune into one, fulfilling both the pursuit of business success and the assurance of a peaceful life.
The core allegory: One face, two sides; harmony inside and out.
Wearing this pendant means praying for the following:
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With the vast vows of Samantabhadra BodhisattvaMay your business be successful, your authority increase, everything go smoothly, and all your wishes be granted.
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With the blessings of the Yellow God of WealthMay you cultivate and nurture your spiritual spirit, and may your life become peaceful and prosperous, allowing you to walk forward with peace of mind, free from the worries of want.
One outside, one inside, one line, one blessing. While praying for the protection of various Buddhas outside, it also awakens the inherent wish power and compassion within oneself. This dual-sided tank pendant serves as a close guardian, bringing the vast aspirations and abundant virtues of the Buddhas and Bodhisattvas to your side—
The surface leads people to vast aspirations and the fulfillment of wishes, while the reverse brings personal abundance and tranquility. It guides one towards a complete life filled with both blessings and wisdom.
