Manjushri Thangka
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Description
Manjushri is bodhisattva in Tibetan Buddhism, known as the embodiment of wisdom and the personification of transcendent wisdom. A "Manjushri thangka" is a traditional Tibetan Buddhist painting that features Manjushri as the central figure.
In a Manjushri thangka, Manjushri is depicted as a youthful and radiant figure, often shown seated on a lotus throne or in a meditative posture. He holds a flaming sword in his right hand, symbolizing his ability to cut through ignorance and delusion. With his left hand, he holds the stem of a lotus flower that blossoms with the Prajnaparamita sutra, representing the perfection of wisdom. Manjushri is depicted with a calm and peaceful expression, reflecting the clarity and serenity of enlightened wisdom.
Product Specification:
- Hand Painted
- Materials: Semi-Precious Natural Minerals
- Base: Cotton Canvas
- Origination: Nepal
Manjushri thangkas are considered sacred objects of devotion and meditation, and they are often found in monasteries, temples, and the homes of Tibetan Buddhist practitioners. The thangka serves not only as an artistic representation but also as a spiritual tool to invoke the blessings and wisdom of Manjushri.
Hand Embroidery Brocade
Want to add a Brocade to your beautiful Thangka Painting? Traditional Style Brocade has been one of the most popular form of mounting as it has a greater religious merit.
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100% Cotton Canvas
Preparing the Cotton canvas before starting to paint a Thangka. This process includes washing, drying, stretching, sizing and everything needed to make a perfect base for the thangka to last for centuries.
Natural Minerals
Thangka Paintings are painted using the natural minerals. These are firstly grind into the powder form and then used in the thangka as a paint.