Kṣitigarbha Bodhisattva Hand-painted Thangka Pendant Necklace

Ksitigarbha Bodhisattva (Sanskrit: "Ksitigarbha", Tibetan: "Sa Shin Je"), one of the Eight Great Bodhisattvas, is renowned for his great compassion and vows. Depicted as a monk with a tin staff and jewel, he’s a classic thangka theme symbolizing redemption and protection, ideal for enshrinement, collection and blessing, embodying wishes for peace and karmic merit.

I. Identity & Background

His name means "treasure of the earth", representing steadfastness like the earth. He vowed to save all beings from suffering before attaining Buddhahood. Believed to incarnate as Monk Jin Qiaojue in China, he attained enlightenment on Jiuhua Mountain. Thangka depictions highlight his merciful aura, passed down as a revered symbol of compassion.

II. Meanings & Functions

1. Redeem Suffering: Alleviate misfortune and karmic distress, protecting beings from hardship.

2. Bless Families: Guard household peace and bring merit to loved ones.

3. Steady Fortune: Stabilize luck and ward off sudden setbacks.

4. Inspire Compassion: Guide people to do good deeds and accumulate positive karma.

Thangka pigments: 100% pure natural mineral-based

Each Thangka is meticulously handcrafted and painted