Yellow Jambhala | Gongkar Chikara School

【Product Information】

Deity: Yellow Jambhala

School: Gongkar Chikara School

Artist: Tsering Lodrö

Region: Tibet

Size: 4 × 5 cm

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

Technique: Hand-painted, mural-style layering, dense scrollwork

【Description】

Yellow Jambhala is the principal deity among the Five Wealth Deities in Tibetan Buddhism, representing prosperity, abundance, and the cultivation of stable, virtuous wealth. His right hand holds the treasure-spouting mongoose, symbolizing unceasing fortune; his left hand supports the treasure vase, signifying fulfillment and auspicious wealth.

Traditional blessings associated with Yellow Jambhala include:

• Increase of income, stable financial growth, and flourishing endeavors

• Enhancement of merit and supportive conditions

• Strengthening career opportunities and life stability

• Purification of obstacles related to wealth and livelihood

• Attraction of benefactors and steady upward financial momentum

This piece employs layered tones to render the radiant golden-yellow body, paired with fine scrollwork characteristic of the Chikara school's mural style. The background is uniquely designed by the artist, ensuring the distinctiveness of this miniature thangka.

【Chikara Technique】

Originating from fifteenth-century monastic mural traditions, Chikara style features calm palettes, deep layering, and ornate scrollwork. The golden-yellow body tone requires precise layering, making Yellow Jambhala a challenging subject in small-scale works.

【Artist Overview】

Tsering Lodrö is a thangka arts and crafts master from Lhasa, skilled in both Chikara and Mensar traditions. His work is known for mural-style coloration, intricate scrollwork, and soft, rounded facial rendering. His pieces have received numerous awards and invitations to major cultural projects. Every background is uniquely composed, enhancing collectability.