Four Friends Thangka – Symbol of Harmony and Unity Size:37 cm X 50 cm while the other two hold

while the other two hold a lotus flower and a mala (prayer beads)

celestial symbols

Fine brushwork with smooth gradient shading

Prayer flags are meant to be hung in high places - balconies

The ornate border adds visual beauty and symbolizes the sacred nature of the Thangka

Four Friends Thangka – Symbol of Harmony and Unity Size:37 cm X 50 cm while the other two holdThis beautiful handpainted Tibetan thangka depicts the famous story of the Four Harmonious Friends an elephant, a monkey, a rabbit, and a bird, standing on each other's backs beneath a tree. This traditional image symbolizes friendship, teamwork, mutual respect , and the harmony that comes from cooperation despite differences. According to Buddhist teachings, this story comes from one of the Jataka tales, where the four animals work together to enjoy