Manjushri Thangka (The Bodhisattva of Wisdom)

The Story in the Details

• Dimensions: 75 x 50 cm
• Sacred Materials: Genuine 24K Gold, Hand-Ground Mineral Pigments, Cotton Canvas
• Hand-Painted In: Kathmandu Valley, Nepal
• Artistic Tradition: Karma Gadri Style
• A Unique Creation: Original, one-of-a-kind devotional painting.

Iconography: A Visual Dharma Teaching

Manjushri is the embodiment of enlightened wisdom. He guides you to cut through ignorance.

• Sacred Form:
  His youthful, golden-orange body radiates the brilliance of knowledge, dispelling the darkness of confusion.
• Right Hand:
  He wields a flaming Sword of Wisdom overhead. 
  This symbolizes the ability to cut through delusion and ego-clinging.
• Left Hand:
  He holds the stem of a blue lotus supporting the Prajnaparamita Sutra (Book of Wisdom), representing the mastery of all teachings.

The Living Landscape (Karma Gadri Style)

This painting exemplifies the Karma Gadri tradition, known for its ethereal beauty and use of open space.

• Spaciousness:
  Unlike denser styles, the background is open and airy. 
  This vast sky represents the openness of the awakened mind.
• Symbolic Elements:
  The delicate green hills, stylised waterfalls, and soft clouds are painted with light washes, creating a peaceful, dream-like pure land.

A Legacy of Devotion (Artisan Mastery)

This piece is a work of living history, created with patience and precision.

• Artistic Lineage:
  Painted by a master skilled in the difficult Karma Gadri technique, which requires flawless shading without heavy outlines.
• Craftsmanship:
  Note the fine 24K gold accents on the robes and the subtle gradation of the blue sky.

A Sacred Tool for Your Path

• For Study & Focus:
  Place this Thangka in a study or office to cultivate Prajna (wisdom). It is ideal for students and scholars.
• The Heart-Mantra:
  Chanting Om A Ra Pa Ca Na Dhih invokes the deity’s energy to sharpen your memory and speech.