Amitayus (Long-Life Buddha) | Gongkar Chikara School

【Product Information】

Deity: Amitayus (Long-Life Buddha)

School: Gongkar Chikara School

Artist: Tsering Lodrö

Region: Tibet

Size: 4 × 5 cm

Materials: Natural mineral pigments, cinnabar, lapis lazuli, gold, malachite, turquoise

Technique: Hand-painted, mural-style color layering, scrollwork detailing

【Description】

Amitayus embodies limitless life, light, and merit. His hands rest in meditation mudra, holding the long-life nectar vase—symbolizing the inexhaustible flow of healing and vitality. The warm orange-red body tone represents life force, abundance, and the expansion of longevity and blessings.

Traditional blessings associated with Amitayus include:

• Enhanced vitality, longevity, and good health

• Restoration of energy and clarity of body–mind

• Purification of hidden obstacles and misfortune

• Protection for home and family elders

• Support for stable conditions and auspicious progress

Rendered in the Chikara mural style, layered tones create depth and luminosity, while dense scrollwork showcases technical refinement. The background is uniquely composed by the artist, enhancing the individuality of the piece. Tsering Lodrö's characteristic round and gentle facial rendering brings a serene and compassionate presence.

【Chikara Technique】

Rooted in fifteenth-century mural traditions, Chikara painting features layered tones, calm palettes, and intensive scrollwork. Achieving the luminous orange-red body tone requires multiple layers of pigment, making Amitayus an advanced subject in miniature format.

【Artist Overview】

Tsering Lodrö is regarded as one of the distinguished thangka arts and crafts masters of Lhasa. Skilled in both the Chikara and Mensar traditions, he is known for mural-style palettes, dense scrollwork, and soft rounded facial rendering. Each background is uniquely composed without repetition, and his award-winning works are collected in Tibet and internationally.

【Professional Details】

Style Features: Mural tones, layered orange-red shading, gentle facial style

Recommended Use: Offering, health blessing, longevity, collection

Collectible Value: High-difficulty coloration, unique background creation, fine miniature craftsmanship