Wall Hanging "The Paradox of Our Time" - Thangka with Dalai Lama Quote
Wall Hanging "The Paradox of Our Time" - Thangka with Dalai Lama Quote
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"This quote really makes many customers think – it's one of the Dalai Lama's most famous texts about our modern world."
Wall Hanging "The Paradox of Our Time"
This handmade Tibetan Thangka-style wall hanging brings inspiration, wisdom, and mindfulness into your home. Inspired by the teachings of the 14th Dalai Lama, the scroll combines spiritual depth with high-quality materials and intricate Asian symbolism – ideal for meditation rooms, yoga studios, or as an eye-catcher in the living area.
Central Message: The Paradox of Our Time
"We have bigger houses, but smaller families; more conveniences, but less time; more degrees, but less sense; more knowledge, but less judgment; more experts, but more problems; more medicines, but less health. We have traveled to the moon and back, but have difficulty crossing the street to meet the new neighbor. We build more computers to store more information and produce more copies than ever before, but we communicate less. We focus on quantity, but quality is lacking. These are times of fast food, but slow digestion; big men, but short character; steep profit, but shallow relationships. It is a time when there is much to see in the shop window, but nothing in the room."
– Tenzin Gyatso, H.H. the XIV. Dalai Lama
This profound quote encourages daily reflection on our modern world, our values, and priorities.
Design & Symbolism
The cream-colored center is framed by a deep black fabric border for luxurious contrast. Red corner ornaments in the style of the Endless Knot symbolize happiness, wisdom, and connection. The portrait-format scroll with a fine border follows the traditional Thangka aesthetic.
Material & Dimensions
- Dimensions: 21 cm (width) x 35 cm (height)
- Fabric quality: robust cotton or linen blend with visible weave structure
- Hanging on wooden rods with braided cord (red/yellow/black)
- Handcrafted in India, with "Bodhi Tree" seal on the back
Application
- Ideal for meditation rooms and yoga studios
- Also suitable as an accent for spiritual altars
- Can be easily rolled up for transport or storage
It's best to see it for yourself – or come by Kramgasse 63, then you can see it directly in the store.
