Cundī (Seven-Million Mother) | Menri Lineage, Zidong Style

【Product Information】

Main Deity: Cundī (Seven-Million Mother)

School: Menri Lineage, Zidong style

Artist: Dorji Wanggyal — Thangka painter from Zidong

Region: Zidong, Tibet

Size: 4 × 5 cm

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

Technique: Pure hand-painted thangka — sketching, linework, coloring, shading and gold details all completed by the artist

【Description】

Cundī embodies purity, wisdom, and swift protection. Her eighteen arms represent complete virtues and the ability to support practitioners in all directions.

This miniature thangka features layered color gradation, complete composition, and a harmonious presentation typical of the Zidong aesthetic. Despite its small size, all arm gestures and ornaments are clearly rendered, demonstrating high-level craftsmanship.

Symbolic qualities:

• Removal of obstacles

• Enhancement of wisdom and memory

• Prosperity and smooth progress

• Protection and harmony in daily life

• Suitable for personal practice and blessing

【Menri × Zidong Style】

• Rich color layering

• Full and ornate background

• Stable, harmonious structure

• Serene facial expression

Zidong style is known for its refined color transitions and detailed compositions.

【Artist Overview｜Dorji Wanggyal】

Dorji Wanggyal is a thangka painter from Zidong and an elder peer of Tsering Lodrö. He has long engaged in full-process thangka creation, from sketching to completion.

Every work is entirely hand-painted by the artist, not printed outlines, not semi-finished color-over pieces, and not mass-produced. His stable technique and mature style make him a trusted and respected painter among collectors.