Hand-Painted Manjushri Thangka | Wisdom and Clarity in Tibetan Buddhist Art
The Hand-Painted Manjushri thangka is an exquisite representation of the Bodhisattva of Wisdom, regarded in Buddhism as the embodiment of ultimate knowledge and insight. Seated gracefully on a colorful lotus base, he radiates clarity and wisdom, as evidenced by the golden-orange glow of his physical presence. His right hand wields the blazing sword of wisdom, raised high to cut through ignorance, delusion, and barriers to enlightenment. This stunning thangka is hand-painted with natural stone hues on high-quality cotton canvas. Genuine 24K gold embellishments further enhance its glorious radiance. Created in the traditional Karma Gadri style, the artwork captures the grace and balance that define this revered piece.
The sword's flame symbolizes the illumination of ultimate reality and the destruction of conceptual misunderstanding. In his left hand, he holds a lotus, atop which lies the Prajnaparamita Sutra, the sacred texts of Perfection of Wisdom, representing the unbreakable foundation of knowledge that leads to enlightenment. His exquisite silk robes and flowing scarves enhance his divine appearance, symbolizing the elegance and refinement of wisdom. His five-jeweled crown signifies his connection to the Five Dhyani Buddhas, reinforcing his enlightened attributes. The beautiful, bright halo behind his head represents his enlightened state, illuminating the path for all beings.
This thangka features a serene, natural background with rolling hills, lush greenery, and distant mountains, symbolizing the infinite expansion of wisdom throughout the universe. A variety of traditional offerings, including gems, sacred objects, and symbolic elements, are placed beneath it as a devotional gesture, signifying the practitioner's reverence and desire for wisdom. This thangka serves as an essential meditation aid that assists practitioners in gaining intellectual clarity, insight, and the ability to distinguish truth from illusion, ultimately leading to spiritual awakening and enlightenment.
DRAWN AS MENTIONED IN THE MEDITATION MANUAL
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Size: 41 cm / 16" (width) × 61 cm / 24" (height)
Materials: Cotton Canvas, 24K Gold, Natural Stone Colors
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HAND-PAINTED WITH NATURAL STONE COLOR AND GENUINE 24K GOLD IN TRADITIONAL KARMA GADRI STYLE
OUR TEAM
We are a team of traditionally trained Karma Gadri artists from Boudha Stupa. Our lineage comes from Venerable Master Jamyang Phunshok, who is from Kham, Eastern Tibet.
We are focused on bringing accurate iconographic thangka, which will be helpful to your practice.
BROCADE MOUNT
We offer traditional brocade mounts upon your request. We will send available samples and pricing details for your final confirmation.
CONSECRATION OF THANGKA
As per your request for consecrations/blessings, we can take thangka to nearby monasteries/Rinpoches from Boudha Stupa. We kindly ask that you contribute $50 to the monasteries for these blessing/consecration services.
