This high-quality giclee print thangka of Achi Chokyi Drolma is mounted on a traditional brocade frame, showcasing the historical manifestation of Vajravarahi. Achi Chokyi Drolma, the great grandmother of Kyobpa Jikten Sumgon and a powerful wisdom-protector, is depicted with her characteristic strength and protective energy. The original hand-painted thangka, completed a few years ago, was inspired by an ancient thangka from Ladakh and follows the Western Tibetan style of thangka painting. This piece is a fine reproduction that serves as a striking addition to any practitioner’s altar or sacred space.

Symbolism & Meaning

Achi Chokyi Drolma embodies wisdom, protection, and wealth. A historical manifestation of Vajravarahi, she is revered as a fierce protector of Dharma practitioners, offering guidance and safety to those who earnestly follow the path. Her story, including her mystical departure on horseback into the sky at the end of her life, symbolizes the transcendent power of dedication and spiritual attainment. She is also known for her ability to bestow blessings of wealth, making her a powerful deity in the Tibetan Buddhist tradition.

Product Details

Material: High-quality giclee print thangka, mounted on traditional brocade frame

Size: Painted area 17" x 25", entire thangka 25" x 50"

Frame: Traditional brocade border

Depicts: Achi Chokyi Drolma, wisdom-protector and historical manifestation of Vajravarahi

Style: Western Tibetan thangka painting

Source: Based on a very old thangka from Ladakh

How to Use

This giclee print thangka can be displayed in your meditation space or altar to invoke the blessings of Achi Chokyi Drolma, asking for her protection, guidance, and wealth. It serves as both a beautiful decorative piece and a potent reminder of the strength and wisdom she embodies. Her image can also support practitioners in their Dharma practice by fostering a connection to this powerful protector.

Achi Chokyi Drolma’s depiction in this thangka is a meaningful addition to any practitioner’s space, invoking her protective and wealth-bestowing qualities, and honoring her role in the Drikung Kagyu lineage.