Manjushri Thangka – Blue Lion Mount
Fearless Wisdom in Motion
Hand‑painted in luminous mineral pigments, this Manjushri thangka blazes from a lotus throne. Seated on a roaring blue lion, he commands the open sky.
His flaming sword cuts through confusion, revealing fearless, compassionate clarity within. Place it on your altar to strengthen study and meditation.
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.