Black Jambhala｜Chikara School｜By Tsering Lodrö (4×5 cm Mini Thangka)

【Product Information】

Deity: Black Jambhala

School: Gongkar Chikara School

Artist: Tsering Lodrö – Thangka Arts & Crafts Master, Lhasa

Region: Tibet

Size: 4 × 5 cm

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

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

【Description】

Black Jambhala is one of the Five Wealth Deities in Tibetan Buddhism, renowned for removing obstacles, subduing adverse conditions, and activating wealth momentum. His wrathful appearance embodies decisive force, enabling the swift dissolution of barriers related to livelihood and prosperity.

Traditional blessings associated with Black Jambhala include:

* Removal of karmic and external obstacles to wealth

* Dissolution of competition, conflict, and negative interference

* Activation of opportunity-based and breakthrough wealth

* Strengthening of action, decisiveness, and execution

* Revitalization of stagnant financial conditions

This piece employs deep mineral layering to convey the powerful dark-toned body of Black Jambhala. Fine scrollwork and mural-style composition reflect the Chikara school’s monastic heritage. The background is uniquely composed by the artist, ensuring the individuality and collectability of this miniature thangka.

【Chikara Technique】

Originating from fifteenth-century monastic mural traditions, the Chikara style is characterized by stable palettes, dense scrollwork, and deep tonal layering. Dark-bodied deities demand exceptional control of mineral pigments, making Black Jambhala a technically demanding subject in small-scale works.

【Artist Overview】

Tsering Lodrö is a master thangka artist from Lhasa, highly skilled in both Chikara and Mensar traditions. His work is distinguished by mural-style coloration, intricate scrollwork, and controlled, authoritative facial rendering. His artworks have received multiple awards and have been featured in significant cultural and artistic projects. Each background is uniquely designed, enhancing both authenticity and long-term collectible value.