Tibetan Thangka Depicting Guardian King Dhritarastra (Western King)

One of four Guardian Kings. often found at entrance or hallway of monastery & believed to be mongolian origin. protect four cardinal directions. usually red in color and carrying a thunderbolt.

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First and foremost, thangkas are works of religious art related to Tibetan Buddhism. Thangkas fall loosely into four categories: 1) they portray Buddha and scenes… Read more