This is a vintage, original hand-painted medical thangka with remarkable detail, faithfully reproducing one of the historical medical thangkas commissioned by Desi Sangye Gyatso (1653–1705), the regent of the 5th Dalai Lama. These thangkas were originally part of a renowned 79-piece set illustrating The Four Tantras (Gyushi), Tibet’s foundational texts on traditional medicine. Used for centuries as educational tools for physicians, this piece is a rare and authentic example of the intersection between Tibetan art, medicine, and Buddhist science.

Symbolism & Meaning

This thangka represents the wisdom tradition of Tibetan medicine as passed down through The Four Tantras. Commissioned during Tibet’s golden age of medical scholarship, these paintings are rich with symbolic and anatomical detail. They reflect the integration of Buddhist cosmology, physiology, and healing practices, serving not only as educational tools but as meditative objects embodying the principle of compassion through healing.

Product Details

Painted Area: 18" x 24"

Entire Thangka: 34" x 51"

Finish: Vintage, original hand-painted work

Frame: Traditional brocade border

Origin: Nepal

Unique Feature: One-of-a-kind reproduction of a 17th-century medical thangka

How to Use

This thangka is ideal for display in clinics, healing spaces, meditation rooms, or Dharma centers where teachings on the integration of body and mind are practiced. It can serve as both a study aid for those interested in Tibetan medicine and as an object of contemplation on the nature of healing and the human condition.

This rare and authentic thangka is not only a collector’s treasure but also a spiritual and intellectual artifact of Tibetan culture. With its deep historical roots and unmatched artistic craftsmanship, it offers a profound support for healing practice and study.