Manjushri – The Bodhisattva of Wisdom
Silver Plated Manjushri Statue: Manjushree embodies the omniscient wisdom of enlightenment – the wisdom that discerns the true nature of reality. He can discriminate between correct and incorrect views and between beneficial and non-beneficial actions to be taken on one’s spiritual path. He bestows intelligence, knowledge, wisdom, mastery of the teachings, eloquence and memory. His name means “gentle glory” and he is especially revered in Nepal, where he is said to have enabled the founding of civilization in the Kathmandu Valley. Manjushri is also the patron Bodhisattva of the Kadampa (i.e. Gelugpa) order of Tibetan Buddhism, which is famous for its master scholars, called geshes.
Gestures and Attributes
Manjushri’s left hand is in Vitarka Mudra, the gesture of teaching and intellectual discussion. This hand also holds the stem of a lotus flower that supports the Prajnaparamita, or Perfection of Wisdom sutra. The flaming sword in his right hand (like shown in this Silver Plated Manjushri Statue) symbolizes the power of discriminating wisdom to cut through ignorance, the root of all suffering. Manjushri, in this sword-wielding pose, is representative of the courage and exertion needed to realize freedom.
About this Silver Plated Manjushri Statue
This small statue is a beautiful representation of Manjushree / Jambiyang. This Silver Plated Manjushri Statue is made from copper alloy using the lost wax method submitted to silver plated in oxidation finish.
