Thangkas serve multiple purposes, with their primary functions being to accumulate spiritual merits, to be utilized in funeral rites, for meditative purposes, and in various Buddhist rituals.
In Sikkimese Buddhism, thangkas hold great significance and are crafted in the traditional Tibetan manner. These intricate paintings often depict deities, mandalas (symbolic geometric patterns used for meditation), or important events from the lives of revered Buddhist masters, serving as powerful visual aids for spiritual reflection and inspiration.
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