Tibetan painting tankas

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This Thangka shows the "Bardo", described in detail in the famous "Tibetan Book of the Dead". This shows the various forms of the deities who manifest themselves to the subtle consciousness of the person during the between state after death and before birth. Here the Buddha Vajrasattva is depicted holding a Mandala in his hands which shows 34 peaceful Bardo goddesses. This Mandala is held like a mirror in front of the deceased person. A second Mandala on top shows 58 wrathful Bardo goddesses.