Hand-painted Thangka of Yellow Jambhala, Tibetan Buddhist deity of wealth

Yellow Jambhala (Yellow Wealth God)

The Buddha of Wealth, Abundance, and Prosperity
Detailed hand-painted Thangka of Yellow Jambhala, Tibetan Buddhism

Who is Yellow Jambhala?

Yellow Jambhala (Sanskrit: Dzambhala, Tibetan: དལ་འབྲས་) is the most popular and widely revered form of the Buddhist deity of wealth and prosperity in Tibetan Buddhism. He embodies the power to remove poverty, increase abundance, and support material and spiritual well-being. Yellow Jambhala is often called upon by practitioners seeking financial stability, success in endeavors, and protection from scarcity.

Close-up detail of hand-painted Thangka of Yellow Jambhala, Tibetan Buddhist deity of wealth

Symbolism and Iconography

  • Color: Bright yellow or golden, symbolizing wealth, richness, and vitality
  • Posture: Seated or standing on a jewel or a lotus throne
  • Attributes: Holds a mongoose spitting jewels, representing generosity and the flow of wealth
  • Expression: Calm and benevolent, reflecting the compassionate nature of prosperity

Yellow Jambhala portrait image, showing solemn and majestic appearance with exquisite details

Spiritual Significance

Yellow Jambhala is not only a deity of material wealth but also of spiritual richness. His blessings help remove obstacles that block both worldly success and spiritual growth, teaching that true abundance arises from generosity, wisdom, and ethical living.

“Wealth is a tool for compassion and generosity — Yellow Jambhala guides us to use it wisely.”

Traditional hand-painted Thangka of Yellow Jambhala, Tibetan Buddhist cultural art

When to Call Upon Samantabhadra

  • When seeking guidance on ethical living and spiritual discipline
  • To deepen meditation and Vajrayana practice
  • For inspiration to serve others selflessly
  • When committing to vows or spiritual undertakings

Mantra

Sanskrit:Om Samantabhadra Sam Svaha
Tibetan: ཨོཾ་བསམ་གནས་བཟང་པོ་སམ་སྭཱ་ཧཱ་

Chanting this mantra invokes Samantabhadra’s blessings to cultivate virtuous conduct and diligent practice.

Samantabhadra in Your Life

Inviting Samantabhadra’s presence into your spiritual space is an inspiration to embody the path of wisdom through compassionate action, reminding you that enlightenment is as much about what you do as what you realize.

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“May your actions be as vast and pure as the lotus Samantabhadra rides.”