Samatha Meditation Thangka, 9 stages of Samatha Practice, Thangka Print

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 thenine progressive stagesof mental development, which are obtained through the\"Six powers of Study, Contemplation, Memory, Comprehension, Diligence, and Perfection. There is a burning flame on one side, representing the degree of effort required to develop both the mindful recollection and the understanding. 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 a 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----------------------------------------------------------------- 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.