【Product Information】

Deity: Marīcī (Standing Form, Multi-Figure Composition)

School: Menri Lineage, Zidong Style

Artist: Dorji Wanggyal

Region: Zidong, Tibet

Size: 4 × 5 cm

Materials: Mineral pigments, gold, cinnabar, lapis lazuli, turquoise

Technique: Full painting process by the artist (composition, linework, coloring, shading, gold details)

【Description】

This miniature thangka depicts Marīcī, one of the principal protective deities in Vajrayāna Buddhism.

Marīcī embodies:

• Invisible protection

* Marīcī stands upon her traditional Vajra Boar mount, a symbol of fearlessness, swiftness, and the power to dispel darkness. Radiant light and lotus motifs surround her, expressing her protective and luminous presence.

• Radiant light that dispels obstacles

• Safety during travel

• Peace, clarity, and unwavering support

This rare standing form portrays Marīcī upright on a lotus pedestal,

expressing alertness, quick action, and active protection.

The composition includes multiple manifestations, symbolizing:

• Protection from all directions

• Strengthened defensive and supportive qualities

• The gathering of Marīcī’s various aspects into one complete form

Symbolic Meaning

Marīcī is revered for:

• Removing unseen obstacles

• Safeguarding journeys and daily activities

• Dispelling fear, uncertainty, and harmful influences

• Providing energetic stability and clarity

• Offering strong protective blessings

The standing form is especially linked to swift response and vigilant guardianship.

Menri × Zidong Style

• Rich ornamentation and full-background composition

• Structured proportions and balanced layout

• Layered color transitions

• A classical yet vibrant aesthetic unique to Zidong painters

【Artist Overview — Dorji Wanggyal】

Dorji Wanggyal is a painter from the Zidong region and an elder contemporary of Tsering Lodrö.

He is known for steady composition, refined facial expressions, and controlled color palettes.

His Marīcī works, especially standing-form compositions,

are regarded as distinctive and highly collectible within his portfolio.