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24K Gold Overlay Hevajra Mandala | Tibetan Buddhist Sacred Geometry Wall Art

$85.00 $750.00

Symbolism in This Mandala

1. Central Deity: Hevajra in Union (Yab-Yum)

Hevajra is a wrathful-yet-compassionate tantric deity whose fierce appearance represents the power to cut through ignorance and obstacles.

  • Eight faces, sixteen arms: mastery over directions and cosmic forces

  • Consort (Nairatmya): symbolizes union of wisdom and method, the complete path to enlightenment

2. The Geometric Palace

The square palace with four gateways is typical of Vajrayana mandalas:

  • Square = stability and the perfected mind

  • Four gates = compassion in all directions

  • Inner circles = layers of realization and protection

This “palace” is where the meditator visualizes entering during advanced tantric practice.

3. Outer Rings

Often representing:

  • Fire ring – burning away delusion

  • Vajra ring – indestructibility of awakened mind

  • Lotus ring – purity

  • Cremation ground scenes (seen around the perimeter) – reminder of impermanence, and the transformation of death into liberation

4. Protective Deities & Animals (Corners and Borders)

Your print includes mythical animals, guardians, and enlightened beings. These traditionally symbolize:

  • Protection of sacred knowledge

  • Overcoming internal and external obstacles

  • The presence of awakened energy around the practitioner

5. Upper Figures (Buddhas / Teachers)

The calm figures at the top represent lineage masters or Buddhas of the three times—symbolizing that the mandala is rooted in authentic tradition and has a transmission lineage.

Why This Mandala Is Especially Important

The Hevajra system is unique because it integrates:

  • Buddhist psychology

  • Astrology

  • Medicine

  • Political philosophy (world cycles)

  • Enlightenment theory

It’s also the tantra most often publicly taught by the Dalai Lama.

Symbolism in This Mandala

1. Central Deity: Hevajra in Union (Yab-Yum)

Hevajra is a wrathful-yet-compassionate tantric deity whose fierce appearance represents the power to cut through ignorance and obstacles.

  • Eight faces, sixteen arms: mastery over directions and cosmic forces

  • Consort (Nairatmya): symbolizes union of wisdom and method, the complete path to enlightenment

2. The Geometric Palace

The square palace with four gateways is typical of Vajrayana mandalas:

  • Square = stability and the perfected mind

  • Four gates = compassion in all directions

  • Inner circles = layers of realization and protection

This “palace” is where the meditator visualizes entering during advanced tantric practice.

3. Outer Rings

Often representing:

  • Fire ring – burning away delusion

  • Vajra ring – indestructibility of awakened mind

  • Lotus ring – purity

  • Cremation ground scenes (seen around the perimeter) – reminder of impermanence, and the transformation of death into liberation

4. Protective Deities & Animals (Corners and Borders)

Your print includes mythical animals, guardians, and enlightened beings. These traditionally symbolize:

  • Protection of sacred knowledge

  • Overcoming internal and external obstacles

  • The presence of awakened energy around the practitioner

5. Upper Figures (Buddhas / Teachers)

The calm figures at the top represent lineage masters or Buddhas of the three times—symbolizing that the mandala is rooted in authentic tradition and has a transmission lineage.

Why This Mandala Is Especially Important

The Hevajra system is unique because it integrates:

  • Buddhist psychology

  • Astrology

  • Medicine

  • Political philosophy (world cycles)

  • Enlightenment theory

It’s also the tantra most often publicly taught by the Dalai Lama.

This artwork represents Hevajra, one of the central deities of Vajrayana (Tantric) Buddhism. Mandalas like this one are not just decorative—they are cosmological maps, meditation diagrams, and symbolic representations of enlightenment. This reproduction is from the original painting 1995 by artist Sundar Singhval from Nepal’s Kathmandu Valley. Printed in San Fransisco California 2000. This Hevajra Mandala is printed on a museum coated paper with 24 karat gold overlay.