Divine Knowledge Unveiled: Manjughosa Painting | Representing the Bodhisattva’s Ability to Overcome Ignorance | AKG Lhasa Stone
An extraordinary Manjughosa painting is a profound spiritual artifact, carefully hand-painted on pure cotton canvas with the sacred natural Lhasa stone colors. These colors, sourced from the heart of Tibet, bring a timeless, earthy quality to the piece, evoking the holy soil from which Buddhist wisdom has grown. Genuine 24K gold is applied to the thangka, highlighting the divine elements of Manjughosa’s crown, halo, and ornamentation, and infusing the artwork with a celestial radiance that mirrors the deity's wisdom. Executed in the revered Karma Gadri style, the painting is a symphony of fluidity and grace, with balanced composition and delicate brushwork that invite both reflection and reverence.
Manjughosa, known as Jampalyang in Tibetan, is the Bodhisattva of Wisdom and a central figure in Mahayana Buddhism. Renowned for his profound intellectual understanding and spiritual wisdom, Manjushri embodies the knowledge that leads beings toward enlightenment. In some traditions, he's also known as the Bodhisattva of Knowledge or the Protector of Wisdom, often associated with a profound understanding of the Buddha's teachings. This stunning thangka portrays Manjughosa seated in a meditative pose, wearing elegant robes and radiating the luminous glow of spiritual insight. He holds a sword of wisdom in his right hand, symbolizing the cutting away of ignorance.
In contrast, his left hand holds Prajna Paramita on top of a lotus, representing purity and the unfolding of actual knowledge. His peaceful expression, highlighted by gold accents, reflects an infinite depth of wisdom and clarity. This painting, with its radiant quality, serves as both a work of art and a powerful tool for cultivating wisdom, clarity, and spiritual freedom.
DRAWN AS MENTIONED IN THE MEDITATION MANUAL
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Size: 18"/ 46cm (width) x 24"/ 61cm (height)
Materials: Cotton Canvas, 24K Gold, Natural Lhasa Stone Colors
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HAND-PAINTED WITH NATURAL LHASA STONE COLOR AND GENUINE 24K GOLD IN TRADITIONAL KARMA GADRI STYLE
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OUR TEAM
We are a team of traditionally trained Karma Gadri artists from Boudha Stupa. Our lineage comes from Venerable Master Jamyang Phunshok, from Kham, Eastern Tibet.
We are focused on bringing accurate iconographic thangkas, which will be helpful to your practice.
BROCADE MOUNT
We do traditional brocade mount upon your request. We send available samples and price details for your final confirmation.
CONSECRATION OF THANGKA
As requested for consecrations/blessings, we can take thangka to Monasteries/Rinpoches from nearby Boudha Stupa. We kindly ask you to offer $50 for the monasteries for blessings/consecration services.
