Manjushri Thangka (Wisdom Sword Assembly)

Specifications

• Dimensions: 65 × 45 cm

• Materials: 24K Gold, Natural Mineral Pigments

• Canvas: 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: Available Upon Request

Iconography & Sacred Assembly

This Thangka presents the mandala of Manjushri’s blazing wisdom. 
Each figure expresses awakened energy, forming one continuous field of blessing.

Central Figure – Manjushri

At the heart of this Thangka sits Manjushri — calm, golden, fully awake. 
His radiant yellow body shines with clear, discriminating wisdom. It reminds you that insight already lives within your mind.

• Gesture: Right hand raises a flaming sword of penetrating wisdom.

• Sacred Object: Left hand holds a lotus and sacred scripture. They symbolise Prajnaparamita, the inexhaustible source of transcendent wisdom.

• Presence: Peaceful yet majestic, radiating clarity, courage, and compassionate intelligence.

Lower Left – Chenrezig (Avalokiteshvara)

Chenrezig embodies boundless compassion for every being without exception. 
His white body and many arms show love embracing all directions.

• Symbolism: The soft, embracing heart that balances Manjushri’s sharp insight.

• Role: Guides the practitioner to keep the heart open as understanding deepens.

Lower Right – Vajrapani

Vajrapani manifests indestructible power and fiercely protective compassion. 
His deep blue form and flames express fierce, fearless awakening energy.

• Symbolism: Unshakeable strength that crushes obstacles, inner and outer.

• Role: Protects the practice and seals the mandala with courageous power.

Symbolic Elements & Offerings

• At the base, a golden dharma emblem blooms from lotus waters. 
• Jewels, fruits, and ritual objects complete the offering of body, speech, and mind. 
• They signify the inexhaustible richness of the dharma for all beings.

Sacred Background & Landscape

Manjushri appears within a naturalistic, celestial garden of mountains, rivers, clouds, and lotuses. 
The scene mirrors the mind’s vast clarity and gentle freshness. 
It feels grounded like earth, flowing like water, open like sky.

• Style: Naturalistic Celestial Garden

• Visual Symbols: 
  Mountains = stability; river = blessing; lotus = purity in samsara

• Spiritual Meaning: 
  Wisdom pervades every layer of experience, valley to peak.

• Essence: 
  This landscape is a quiet mirror of awakened awareness.

Artisan Mastery

Hand‑painted by a Kathmandu Valley artist of the Newar lineage. 
This piece unites meticulous craftsmanship with steady, heartfelt devotional practice. 
Each robe fold, cloud, and lotus petal becomes both artwork and uninterrupted prayer.

• Tradition: 
  Newar Style, renowned for floral richness and fine linework

• Aesthetic Tone: 
  Jewel‑like colors, balanced composition, luminous shading

• Technique: 
  Layered mineral pigments with 24K gold highlights

• Spirit: 
  Created as a devotional act to inspire peace and steady study

Spiritual Application

This Thangka is a living support for study, mantra recitation, and meditation. 
Gazing upon Manjushri awakens clear seeing, sharp memory, and compassionate speech.

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

• Meditation: 
  Visualise orange‑gold light from his heart illuminating your thoughts.

• Blessing: 
  Radiates clarity, protection, and courage throughout your shrine or home.

• Purpose: 
  A daily gateway for reflection, learning, and compassionate action.