Five-Fold Golden Manjushri Thangka

Specifications

• Dimension: 75 × 50 cm (Vertical Thangka)

• Materials: 24K Gold, Natural Mineral Pigments, Cotton Canvas

• Origin: Kathmandu Valley, Nepal

• Artistic Tradition: Karma Gadri School

• Background Type: Natural Landscape

• Sacred Landscape: Celestial Cloud Realm with Lotus and Waterscape

• Framing: Unframed (Ready for Custom Mounting)

• Type: Original Hand-Painted Thangka

• Authenticity: Includes Certificate of Authenticity

• Consecration: Available Upon Request

Iconography & Sacred Assembly of Manjushri

This Thangka reveals the Five-Fold Manjushri Mandala, a sacred gathering of luminous deities expressing facets of enlightened knowing. 
Together they form a living visualisation of insight, compassion, and meditative strength.

Central Figure – Golden Manjushri

At the heart of the composition sits the radiant Golden Manjushri, shining with peaceful authority. 
His body glows with golden light, the colour of clarity and pure understanding.

• Gesture: His right hand lifts the flaming sword of transcendent wisdom.

• Sacred Object: His left hand holds a lotus with the Prajnaparamita scripture.

• Presence: Calm, strong, and graceful — guiding the mind toward realisation.

Upper Central Deity – Four-Armed Manjushri

Above the main figure sits the Four-Armed Manjushri. His central hands rest gently in dhyana mudra, the gesture of meditation. The upper right hand holds a vajra, while the upper left hand presents a sacred book.

• Quality: Perfect balance of stillness and dynamic awareness.

• Meaning:

  • Union of study and contemplation.

  • Unbreakable clarity of the awakened mind.

  • Harmony between meditative peace and active insight.

Upper Left Deity – Green Manjushri

Green Manjushri raises both hands in the Dharmachakra mudra before his heart, teaching the truth. 
Two blue lotuses blossom at his sides, bearing the sword and scripture of wisdom.

• Quality: Active teaching, unbroken transmission.

• Meaning:

  • Turning the Wheel of Dharma.

  • Expression born of understanding.

  • Blessing of fearless communication.

Upper Right Deity – Red Manjushri (Four-Armed Form)

Radiant with creative power, this Red Manjushri holds a sword, arrow, bow, and lotus bearing the Prajnaparamita text. 
His form unites clarity, strength, and inspiration.

• Quality: Dynamic intuition and courage.

• Meaning:

  • Union of heart and intellect.

  • Transformative energy reveals truth.

  • Perfect balance of light and fire.

Lower Left Deity – White Manjushri

White Manjushri sits in a serene posture, his calm gaze a symbol of radiant gentleness. 
His lotus supports a shining sword of pristine discernment.

• Quality: Gentle illumination and inner calm.

• Meaning:

  • Purity of thought.

  • Graceful stillness of knowing.

  • Peace as the ground of awareness.

Lower Right Deity – Blue Manjushri

Blue Manjushri sits in a matching posture to the main deity, his expression slightly fierce. 
He radiates protective power, cutting through the root of confusion.

• Quality: Fearless clarity and protective wisdom.

• Meaning:

  • Transformation of limitation into insight.

  • Courage in realisation.

  • Awareness that liberates.

Offerings and Symbols

At the base rest auspicious treasures and offerings, symbols of devotion and wholeness.

• Inexhaustible wealth of the Dharma.

• Purity and generosity of the awakened heart.

• Offering understanding and presence.

The Living Mandala

Together, these shining emanations form the full Five-Fold Manjushri Mandala. 
Lineages above, radiance in the centre, and stability below create a living field of blessing.

Essence: More than painting, it is a mandala of realisation, each figure and colour guiding you toward your own innate clarity.

Sacred Background & Landscape of Manjushri

Manjushri appears within a natural landscape, adorned with flowing rivers, soft clouds, and blooming lotuses. 
The atmosphere evokes gentle clarity and timeless peace.

• Style: 
  Karma Gadri naturalist composition with gentle gradation and open depth.

• Visual Symbols: 
  Water for flowing insight, clouds for boundless awareness, and flowers for pure understanding.

• Spiritual Meaning: 
  Harmony of nature and awakening; wisdom naturally blooming from stillness.

Essence: A luminous landscape of calm light that mirrors the awakened mind.

Artisan Mastery – The Sacred Artistry

Created by an accomplished Karma Gadri painter, this Thangka reflects decades of meditative devotion. 
Its balance of colour and line captures the essence of soft luminosity.

• Tradition: 
  Karma Gadri — known for atmospheric space and refined tone.

• Aesthetic Tone: 
  Harmonious hues and gentle transitions of light.

• Technique: 
  Layered mineral pigments with 24K gold accents.

• Spirit: 
  Art as meditation, each brushstroke offered in reverence.

Spiritual Application – Mantra & Meditation

This Thangka supports meditation on clear wisdom and mindful serenity. 
Gazing upon it awakens intelligence and understanding within the heart.

• Heart Mantra: 
  OM A RA PA TSA NA DHI — invokes clarity, eloquence, and insight.

• Meditation: 
  Visualise golden light streaming from Manjushri’s sword into your heart, clearing inner obstacles.

• Blessing: 
  Radiates peace, brilliance, and the courage of knowing.

• Purpose: 
  A daily tool for cultivated awareness and focused learning.