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Manjushri Flaming Sword Wisdom Sculpture: Illuminating the Path to Enlightenment
This Manjushri Flaming Sword Wisdom Sculpture measures 13.38 inches (34 cm) in height with an 8.85-inch (22.5 cm) base and weighs 3.94 kg. Formed from a copper body, the statue is enriched with luminous 24K gold gilding, detailed acrylic painting, and carefully placed gemstones. The radiant gold surface emphasizes the bodhisattva’s graceful proportions, crown, celestial jewelry, flowing scarves, sacred attributes, and sculpted lotus pedestal. Painted accents bring definition to the peaceful face, hair, garments, lotus blossoms, and flaming sword, while the gemstones introduce points of color throughout the ornamentation. Its balanced scale and refined presentation make it suitable for a Buddhist altar, meditation room, study area, Dharma center, or collection of Himalayan sculpture.
Manjushri is portrayed as a youthful bodhisattva seated in the stable vajra posture upon a lotus throne. His raised right hand holds a flaming sword of wisdom, symbolizing penetrating insight that cuts through ignorance, confusion, and mistaken understanding. The flames show that this wisdom is active and illuminating rather than destructive. His left hand holds the stem of an utpala lotus blossoming beside his shoulder, upon which rests the Prajnaparamita scripture. The book represents the perfection of wisdom and the teachings concerning the true nature of reality. His elaborate crown, earrings, necklaces, armlets, and flowing celestial garments distinguish his enlightened bodhisattva form, while his calm expression balances the dynamic movement of the raised sword. Revered as the embodiment of transcendent wisdom, Manjushri inspires clear thinking, careful study, eloquent communication, and insight into the nature of the mind.
Size: 13.38”/34cm (Height) x 8.85”/22.5cm (Base)
Weight: 3.94 kg
Material: 24K Gold Gilded, Acrylic Painting, Copper Body, Gemstones
Manjushri, whose name translates to "Gentle Glory," is celebrated across Mahayana Buddhism as the Bodhisattva of Transcendent Wisdom. He embodies the wisdom of all Buddhas, symbolizing the sharp intellect required to discern the true nature of reality and overcome suffering. Often depicted with a flaming sword, he represents the active cutting away of ignorance and dualistic thought.