Samatha Meditation Thangka, 9 stages of Samatha Practice ( IOE )

9 stages of Samatha Practice, Shamatha Meditation Thangka Print Original Size of Thangka ( 16 x 24 inches ) This pictorial depiction portrayed on a Samatha thangka painting is the nine progressive stages of mental development which are obtained through the \"Six powers of Study, Contemplation, Memory, Comprehension, Diligence, and Perfection. There is a burning flame on a side, representing the degree of effort required to develop both the mindful recollection and the understandings. These flames gradually diminish in each progressive stage.Portrayed here, is the monk, holding a hooked goad and a lasso, which represent the clear understanding and the mindful recollection. The elephant represents the mind and its black color, the mental dullness. The monkey is the distraction or mental agitation. It is also black in color. This is why Samatha meditation is incredibly profound. ----------------------------------------------------------------DEITY PORTRAYED AS MENTIONED IN THE MEDITATION SADHANA-----------------------------------------------------------------OUR TEAMWe are a team of traditionally trained Karma Gadri artists from Boudha Stupa. Our lineage comes from Venerable Master Jamyang Phunshok. Who is from Kham, Eastern Tibet. We are focused on bringing accurate iconographic thangka, which will be helpful to your practice. BROCADE MOUNTWe do traditional brocade mount upon your request. We send available samples and price details for your final confirmation. CONSECRATION OF THANGKAAs requested for consecrations/blessings, we can take thangka to Monasteries/Rinpoches from nearby Boudha Stupa. We kindly ask you to offer $50for the monasteries for blessings/consecration service.