Manjushri Riding the White Lion Thangka (Flames of Wisdom)
The Courage to See Clearly
What does wisdom look like when it takes form?
In this Menri‑style Manjushri Thangka, the enlightened Lord of Insight rides his roaring white lion, blazing with the strength of truth and compassion.
SKU |
GT13739 |
Categories |
Manjushri |
The Story in the Details
Dimensions: 80 × 55 cm (vertical)
Sacred Materials: 24K Gold, Hand‑Ground Mineral Pigments, Cotton Canvas
Hand‑Painted In: Kathmandu Valley, Nepal
Artistic Tradition: Menri School
distinguished by bold reds, fine floral ornamentation, and precise line detail.
Framing: Unframed – designed for traditional silk brocade mounting.
A Unique Creation: Authentic devotional painting – one of a kind.
Iconography: A Visual Dharma Teaching
Manjushri, the Bodhisattva of Transcendent Wisdom, represents clarity sharpened by compassion.
Sacred Form:
He radiates a golden‑amber light within a field of crimson and blue flames.
It is a symbol of awareness cutting through delusion.Posture:
Seated calmly upon a majestic white lion—his mount of fearless speech and truth.
Mudras and Attributes:
His right hand raises the Flaming Sword of Wisdom, piercing ignorance. His left hand holds a lotus with the Book of Prajnaparamita, the eternal teaching of insight.
Celestial Figures:
Upper left and right, divine beings scatter offerings, blessing the space with music and devotion.
The Living Landscape of the Mind
Set within a rich red Menri palette, this thangka bursts with layered florals around the halo and throne.
Clouds drift through a turquoise sky. Mountains rise like thoughts dissolving into clarity.
Each element is a metaphor for the awakened mind.
A Legacy of Devotion in Every Brushstroke
Every line carries intention; every colour, discipline.
Artistic Lineage:
Trained Menri artists are renowned for their floral precision and luminous palettes.
Technique:
Traditional geometry and gold outline preserve spiritual balance.
Essence:
Pigment meets prayer in a rhythm of patience and reverence.
A Sacred Tool for Your Path
Meditative Focus:
Invite confidence and mental clarity to your practice space.
Heart Mantra:
OM AH RA PA TSA NA DHIH – the sound of pure understanding.
Blessing:
May this image remind you that true strength is the courage to see.











