In Tahngka Paintings, images of Lord ____________ are made on cotton or silk cloth.

Correct option is C

Correct Answer: (C) Buddha

• In Thangka paintings, images of Lord Buddha are traditionally created on cotton or silk cloth.
• Thangka is a Tibetan Buddhist art form, and these paintings typically depict Buddhist deities, scenes from Buddhist cosmology, or teachings of Buddha.
• The artwork serves both as religious expression and as a teaching tool.

• Thangka Art: Thangka paintings are not only artistic but also play an important role in Buddhist rituals and meditation practices.
• Material Used: The paintings are often made on silk or cotton, with intricate details and vibrant colors, and sometimes are framed in fabric or wooden frames.
• Purpose of Thangka: It is used by Tibetan Buddhists for prayer, meditation, and as a teaching tool to visualize divine concepts.

 Buddha (Siddhartha Gautama)

• Birth: Around 563 BCE in Lumbini (modern-day Nepal)
  
• Enlightenment: Achieved enlightenment under the Bodhi tree in Bodh Gaya, India, and became "The Buddha" (The Enlightened One).

Teachings:

• Goal: Attaining nirvana, liberation from the cycle of birth and rebirth (samsara).
• Core Values: Compassion, mindfulness, and wisdom.

• Four Noble Truths: Understanding and overcoming suffering (dukkha).
• Eightfold Path: A guide to ethical living, mindfulness, and wisdom.​