{"product_id":"black-dzambhala-cs-bj-01","title":"Black Dzambhala — Curated Selection | CS-BJ-01","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"pdp-v3\" data-collection=\"cs\"\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"pdp-v3__intro\"\u003e\n    \u003cp class=\"pdp-v3__eyebrow\"\u003eCURATED SELECTION · CS-BJ-01\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp class=\"pdp-v3__lead\"\u003eA compact Black Jambhala tsa-tsa selected for the CS Collection, hand-painted and presented in a metal case beneath a transparent protective cover. Its strong wrathful imagery is finished by trained traditional artisan painters rather than by automated colour printing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"pdp-v3__longform\"\u003e\n    \u003csection class=\"pdp-v3__section pdp-v3__object\"\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"pdp-v3__section-head\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"pdp-v3__tag\"\u003eTHE OBJECT · ABOUT THIS PIECE\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSelected Black Jambhala 01\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cp class=\"pdp-v3__object-copy\"\u003eA compact Black Jambhala tsa-tsa selected for the CS Collection, hand-painted and presented in a metal case beneath a transparent protective cover. Its strong wrathful imagery is finished by trained traditional artisan painters rather than by automated colour printing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/section\u003e\n    \u003csection class=\"pdp-v3__section pdp-v3__story pdp-v3__story--cs\"\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"pdp-v3__section-head\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"pdp-v3__tag\"\u003eTHE CRAFT · WHY THIS PIECE IS DIFFERENT\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHand-painted by trained traditional artisans, then kept in prayer for one to three days.\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"pdp-v3__story-copy\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eCS pieces are painted by \u003cstrong class=\"pdp-v3__value\"\u003eskilled artisan painters trained for years\u003c\/strong\u003e in traditional Buddhist painting methods, including the disciplined colour and line work associated with thangka painting. After the hand-painting is completed, the pieces are placed for approximately \u003cstrong class=\"pdp-v3__value\"\u003e1–3 days of prayers and blessing rites\u003c\/strong\u003e. This does not make every CS piece identical: \u003cstrong class=\"pdp-v3__value\"\u003ebrushwork, colour density and small finishing details remain specific to the individual object\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/section\u003e\n    \u003csection class=\"pdp-v3__section pdp-v3__figure\"\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"pdp-v3__section-head\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"pdp-v3__tag\"\u003eTHE FIGURE · ICONOGRAPHY\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eBlack Jambhala\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cp class=\"pdp-v3__figure-copy\"\u003eBlack Jambhala is a wrathful Buddhist wealth deity known in Tibetan tradition. His fierce appearance and treasure imagery distinguish him from the more regal Yellow Jambhala. In Tibetan Buddhist visual language, wrathful form can express forceful action toward obstacles rather than evil or hostility.\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"pdp-v3__symbols\"\u003e\n\u003carticle\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWrathful form\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRepresents concentrated, forceful activity.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/article\u003e\u003carticle\u003e\u003ch3\u003eTreasure imagery\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRetains Jambhala’s traditional association with abundance.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/article\u003e\u003carticle\u003e\u003ch3\u003eDark body\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCreates a strong visual distinction from other Jambhala forms.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/article\u003e\u003carticle\u003e\u003ch3\u003eOvercoming obstacles\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTraditionally linked with confronting scarcity and obstructive conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/article\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/section\u003e\n    \u003csection class=\"pdp-v3__section pdp-v3__culture\"\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"pdp-v3__section-head\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"pdp-v3__tag\"\u003eCULTURAL BACKGROUND\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eBlack Jambhala in context\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cp\u003eTibetan Buddhist art uses both peaceful and wrathful visual languages. Black Jambhala belongs clearly to the latter. His intense expression and compact power are deliberate: wrathful imagery can communicate activity that is direct, uncompromising and focused on obstruction. This makes Black Jambhala culturally significant beyond a simple association with wealth; he brings together the idea of sufficient resources with the force required to confront conditions of deprivation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/section\u003e\n    \u003csection class=\"pdp-v3__section pdp-v3__making\"\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"pdp-v3__section-head\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"pdp-v3__tag\"\u003eTHE MAKING · PROCESS\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow this piece was completed\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cp\u003eThe tsa-tsa form is prepared and then individually hand-painted by trained traditional artisan painters. After painting and assembly, CS pieces are placed in a temple or practice setting for approximately \u003cstrong class=\"pdp-v3__value\"\u003e1–3 days of prayers and blessing rites\u003c\/strong\u003e. The supplier artisan’s personal name and workshop are not stated in the current record.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/section\u003e\n    \u003csection class=\"pdp-v3__section pdp-v3__details\"\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"pdp-v3__section-head\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"pdp-v3__tag\"\u003eDETAILS · INDIVIDUAL RECORD\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecific to this object\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdl\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pdp-v3__fact\"\u003e\n\u003cdt\u003eSKU\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd\u003eCS-BJ-01\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pdp-v3__fact\"\u003e\n\u003cdt\u003eFigure\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd\u003eBlack Jambhala\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pdp-v3__fact\"\u003e\n\u003cdt\u003eDimensions\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd\u003e4.817 × 4.123 × 1.913 cm\u003cbr\u003e1.896 × 1.623 × 0.753 in\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pdp-v3__fact\"\u003e\n\u003cdt\u003eWeight\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd\u003e33.18 g\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pdp-v3__fact\"\u003e\n\u003cdt\u003eMaterial\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd\u003eCeramic-clay tsa-tsa; metal case; transparent protective cover\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pdp-v3__fact\"\u003e\n\u003cdt\u003eTechnique\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd\u003eHand-painted by trained traditional artisan painters; case\/structure assembly; 1–3 days of prayers and blessing rites\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pdp-v3__fact\"\u003e\n\u003cdt\u003eArtisan\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd\u003eTrained traditional artisan painter (name not stated)\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pdp-v3__fact\"\u003e\n\u003cdt\u003eStructure \/ Case\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd\u003eMetal case with transparent protective cover\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/dl\u003e\n    \u003c\/section\u003e\n    \u003csection class=\"pdp-v3__section pdp-v3__care\"\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"pdp-v3__section-head\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"pdp-v3__tag\"\u003eCARE\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eKeep dry. Handle gently.\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cp\u003eKeep away from water, humidity and prolonged direct sunlight. Dust only with a clean, soft, dry cloth. Avoid solvents, alcohol, polish and abrasive materials.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/section\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"TIBETAN SHAMBHALA","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49939991167233,"sku":"CS-BJ-01","price":191.23,"currency_code":"SGD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/2740\/2753\/files\/CS-BJ-01-01-HERO_PASS_2026-08-17.png?v=1787201903","url":"https:\/\/tibetanshambhala.com\/products\/black-dzambhala-cs-bj-01","provider":"Tibetan Shambhala","version":"1.0","type":"link"}