Manjushri Thangka – Blue Lion Mount

Specifications

• Dimensions: 90 × 60 cm

• Materials: 24K Gold, Natural Mineral Pigments

• Canvas: Traditionally Prepared Cotton Canvas

• Origin: Kathmandu Valley, Nepal

• Artistic Style: Newar Style Thangka

• Framing: Unframed Canvas, Silk Brocade Optional

• Type: Original Hand‑Painted Thangka

• Authenticity: Certificate of Authenticity Included

• Consecration: Blessed and Consecrated by Qualified Lamas

Iconography & Sacred Assembly

This thangka reveals the mandala of lion‑borne wisdom. 
Every figure joins that field, blessing practitioners with fearless clarity.

Central Figure – Manjushri

At the center sits Manjushri, golden, calm, and awake. His body glows with incisive wisdom joined with compassion.

• Gesture: Flaming sword raised, cutting ignorance at its root.

• Sacred Object: Left hand holds lotus supporting wisdom scripture.

• Mount: Seated side‑saddle on a powerful blue lion.

• Presence: Peaceful yet heroic, radiating confidence, clarity, fearlessness.

Lower Right – Lineage Guru

A realized guru kneels below, offering the entire universe. 
His mandala plate symbolizes devotion, gratitude, and complete surrender.

• Symbolism: Human teacher connecting cosmic wisdom with daily life.

• Role: Receives Manjushri’s blessing and transmits it to students.

Symbolic Elements & Offerings

At the base, rivers, rocks, and offerings quietly gather. 
They show the whole world offered to awakening wisdom.

Sacred Background & Landscape

Manjushri appears in a golden sky, ringed by clouds. 
Behind him a green disk suggests the limitless awakened mind.

• Style: Naturalistic celestial setting with bold, radiant color.

• Visual Symbols: Clouds mark space; gold sky expresses enlightened presence.

• Spiritual Meaning: Wisdom pervades heaven and earth without separation.

• Essence: Landscape reflects your own spacious, fearless awareness.

Artisan Mastery

Skilled Himalayan artisans hand‑painted this thangka with devotional care. 
Every precise line joins prayer, lineage, and disciplined training.

• Tradition: Newar‑influenced lineage famed for intricate floral ornamentation.

• Aesthetic Tone: Jewel‑bright palette, strong contrasts, balanced spaces.

• Technique: Layered mineral pigments with delicate 24K gold highlights.

• Spirit: Created as practice, not decoration, to awaken wisdom.

Spiritual Application

This Manjushri‑on‑lion thangka supports study, recitation, and meditation. 
His dynamic form encourages fearless speech grounded in compassionate clarity.

• Heart Mantra: OM AH RA PA TSA NA DHIH, invoking wisdom.

• Meditation: Visualize light from his heart illuminating your thoughts.

• Blessing: Radiates protection, courage, and bright understanding in activity.

• Purpose: Daily reminder to unite sharp insight with kindness.