Manjushri Thangka (Karma Gadri Art)

The Story in the Details

• Dimensions: 75 × 50 cm (vertical)

• Sacred Materials: 24K Gold, Hand‑Ground Mineral Pigments, Cotton Canvas

• Hand‑Painted In: Patan, Kathmandu Valley, Nepal

• Artistic Tradition: Karma Gadri Style 
  known for its spacious composition and gentle mountain landscapes.

• Framing: Unframed – ready for traditional brocade mounting.

• A Unique Creation: Authentic one‑of‑a‑kind devotional artwork by master Newari artisans.

Iconography: A Visual Dharma Teaching

Manjushri, the Bodhisattva of Wisdom, represents the radiant force that cuts through ignorance and reveals truth.

• Sacred Form: 
  His golden‑amber body glows against a tranquil green aura and blue‑tinted sky, transforming confusion into lucid awareness.

• Posture: 
  Seated in perfect equilibrium on a lotus and moon seat, signifying purity and compassion in action.

• Mudras and Attributes: 
  The right hand raises the Flaming Sword of Prajna, symbol of discriminating wisdom. The left holds the lotus bearing the Book of Prajnaparamita, source of transcendent insight.

• Adornment: 
  A five‑point jewel crown and silken robes reflect the nobility of enlightened awareness.

The Living Landscape of the Mind

In Karma Gadri style, space itself is the teaching — vast, balanced, and quiet.

• Background Style: 
  Soft mountains fade into open sky, inviting the mind to expand.

• Symbolic Elements: 
  Flowing rivers mirror clarity; lotus blooms arise pure amid earthly life.

• Sacred Realm: 
  A vision of Manjushri’s Pure Land of Wisdom and Gentle Presence.

A Legacy of Devotion in Every Brushstroke

Each layer of color is an act of mindful breathing.

• Artistic Lineage: 
  Karma Gadri mastery spanning centuries of sacred geometry and natural realism.

• Renowned For: 
  Refined space, crisp lines, and balanced light that evoke tranquility.

• Essence: 
  Art that rests between earth and sky — devotion revealed through discipline.

A Sacred Tool for Your Path

• For Meditation & Learning: 
  Invites focus and calm intellect to your practice space.

• Heart Mantra: 
  OM AH RA PA TSA NA DHIH – the sound of awakening wisdom.

• Blessing: 
  May this Manjushri Thangka illuminate your mind with clarity and open your heart to truth.