Manjushri Statue Set | 5 Handcrafted Copper Sculptures for Wisdom and Enlightenment
The Manjushri set consists of five distinct statues, each representing a different form of the Bodhisattva Manjushri, a revered figure in Mahayana Buddhism symbolizing wisdom. These statues are intricately crafted with 24K gold gilding, detailed acrylic paintings, a copper body, and hand-carved gemstones, giving them a rich, radiant appearance. The total weight of the set is 9.27 kg, making it a substantial collection. The statues are designed with exquisite artistry, making them both a spiritual and aesthetic treasure, highlighting the beauty and significance of Manjushri in Buddhist tradition.
This extraordinary Manjushri statue set features five unique and powerful manifestations of Manjushri, the Bodhisattva of Wisdom. Each statue, meticulously handcrafted in Nepal, is made from copper and finished with exquisite details that reflect the individual characteristics of each form.
Placing these statues in your altar, meditation space, or home invites an atmosphere of peace and clarity, reminding you of the values they represent. Beyond symbolism, the fine craftsmanship and detailed iconography reflect cultural heritage and artistic excellence, making it not only a spiritual anchor but also a timeless work of sacred art.
Maha Manjushri (Red Simhanada Manjushri) Size: 9.3”/23.5cm (Height) x 8.5”/21.5cm (Base)
Tikshna Manjushri Size: 9.4”/24cm (Height) x 6.5”/16.5cm (Base)
Vimala Manjushri Size: 9.4”/24cm (Height) x 7.7”/19.5cm (Base)
Arapacana Manjushri Size: 9.4”/24cm (Height) x 7.5”/19cm (Base)
White Jnanasattva Manjushri Size: 9.3”/23.5cm (Height) x 6.5”/16.5cm (Base)
Material: 24K Gold Gilded, Acrylic Paintings, Copper Body, Handcarved Gemstones
Total Weight: 9.27kg
Manjushri is the transcendent wisdom bodhisattva. He is represented as a sixteen-year-old boy in the Buddhist pantheon to reflect the idea of wisdom. Rather than mere experience, the ideas originate from the growth of intellectual brilliance, which penetrates directly to the base of reality. Manjushri manifests in a number of Five different Tantric forms which are as follows:
Red Simhananda Manjushri is another form of Manjushri with a red colored body, a single face, and four arms. A burning sword and an arrow are in the right hand. The left-hand holds the lotus stem, the book on top of the flower, and the bow. Red Manjushri is commonly depicted as cross-legged on a lotus-flower throne dressed in princely silks and jewelry.
This Manjushri is also known as Tikshna Manjushri. He has one face and two arms, and his body is yellow. Both hands hold the lotus stems (Utpala) on which the wisdom sword is on the right and the wisdom book on the left. He has adorned in silks and jewels ornamentation and sits in a vajra posture with his feet.
Arapacana Manjushri, This form of Manjushree has a special relationship with Kathmandu Valley because he drained the valley's water to make it habitable. Manjushree is single-faced in this form, and depicted in center symbolizing his non-dual wisdom. He holds a wisdom sword in his right hand, symbolizing the cutting off of the root of delusion, which is the source of sorrow, ignorance, and self-grasping. He has a religious scripture named "Perfection of Wisdom," which purges all delusions. He is seated in Vajraparyanka posture.
The wrathful healing form of Manjushri, Vimala Manjushri, is used to remove inner and exterior obstructions. He has a blue-black body, a single face, and two arms. The right-hand raises a sword burning with fire to the sky, severing ignorance. With the wisdom book above, the left hand holds the stem of an utpala. He is adorned in silks and jewels and sits in a vajra posture with his feet.
The wisdom deity Manjushri is also known as Jnanasattva Manjushri in this form. He has one face and two arms, and his body is white. He depicts in this form with his legs crossed in vajra posture, his right hand in the mudra of supreme generosity, and his left hand holding the stem of a lotus on which a flaming sword rests. White Manjushri has the essential attribute of a book resting on an utpala flower, several faces and arms, or riding a lion in different traditions.
