"The 9 Steps of Meditation" is a Thangka inspired artwork by painter Jorge Perez-Rubio and fabric artist & quilter Dawn Targee curated by StudioA

"The 9 Steps of Meditation" with ribbons and veil not for viewing or/ "off" position is curated by StudioA

Above: back of American Thangka N.6 with embroidery label.

Above: An American Thangka rolled up as a scroll is easy to store and carry while offering a transcendental art experience.

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American Thangka No. 6 : A Nine Step Guide to Meditation on 19th Century Western Colonialism

Above: Example of a manuscript with instructions on the stages of meditation in sanskrit.

Below : In addition to the creations of Hans Augusto Rey and Margret Rey, Curious George and the Man in the Yellow Hat, this is another ‎partial observation and possible inspiration for the painting from an 1881 American Circus Poster. Carl Jung refers to work that bridges Eastern and Western Religions as "gnostic intermediaries" - This is American Thangka No.6.