All of Emily Rogers's prints from Sarasvati Arts provide a brief description of the deity on the reverse along with the sacred letters Om, Ah and Hum marked at the Crown, Throat and Heart of the deity respectively. These symbolize the Buddha's body, Speech and Mind. Within the Tibetan Tradition of Thangka Painting, the placing of these letters behind the image is seen to be the final stage of production, the moment of inviting the actual Buddha into the image.
Sarasvati
The original thangka of this deity was painted in acrylic and gouache as a commisssion.
Female Buddha of Wisdom and Creativity
Sarasvati represents the artistic mind engaging with the spiritual path. She plays a vina or lute, the sound of which brings delight and mental freedom to all who hear it. She is the consort of Buddha Manjushri and represents the union of expression and knowledge. She is often depicted on the back of a swan, as her spiritual vehicle. This is illustrated, through the request of the patron, in flight through the clear sky.