Himalayan Nepalese Artwork of Black Manjushri | Fierce Form of the Bodhisattva
Nepalese Artwork of Black Manjushri stands 30cm tall and 23cm wide, with a substantial weight of 3.96kg. Created from Copper Body, 24k Gold Gilded, and Gold and Acrylic paintings, it embodies the transcendent wisdom of Mahayana and Vajrayana Buddhism. Manjushri, the Bodhisattva of Wisdom, is often depicted wielding a flaming sword that cuts through ignorance, making this statue a meaningful addition to any meditation space, altar, or Buddhist art collection.
Black Manjushri typically has one face and two arms, with a wrathful or semi-wrathful expression, featuring three glaring eyes and fangs, conveying his fierce compassion and power to overcome harmful influences. He is often shown seated in vajra posture or standing, with one leg bent and the other extended, signaling readiness for action. In his right hand, he holds a flaming wisdom sword raised aloft, symbolizing the cutting through of ignorance and delusion with sharp clarity and insight, with the flames emphasizing purification and transformative energy. His left hand holds the stem of a lotus flower on which the Prajnaparamita (Perfection of Wisdom) scripture rests, representing the embodiment of wisdom and the teaching of emptiness. Black Manjushri is adorned with a five-skull crown, representing the Five Wisdoms of the Buddha, each skull symbolizing the transformation of the five poisons (ignorance, desire, hatred, pride, and jealousy) into wisdom. Atop his head, a prominent ushnisha signifies his supreme wisdom and enlightened consciousness. Surrounding him is a flaming halo, which represents the primordial wisdom of the Buddha, burning away all obstacles and ignorance, and symbolizing his role as a powerful force of transformation and purification. He is also draped in silks, jewels, bone ornaments, and tiger skin garments, further emphasizing his fearsome yet compassionate nature, and he is often surrounded by flames, symbolizing wisdom and the power to purify the mind.
Size: 11.8”/30cm (Height) x 9.1”/23cm (Base)
Weight: 3.96 kg
Material: 24K Gold Gilded, Gold & Acrylic Paintings, Copper Body
Black Manjushri is a wrathful manifestation of Manjushri, the Bodhisattva of Wisdom in Mahayana Buddhism. He embodies the fierce aspect of wisdom, which is used to overcome ignorance and delusion. Black Manjushri is depicted with a dark blue-black or black body, symbolizing his power to transform negativity into positive energy. His expression is often semi-wrathful or wrathful, reflecting his compassionate yet powerful nature that subdues harmful influences. Black Manjushri is a protector and a powerful force for spiritual transformation, helping practitioners cut through ignorance and attain higher wisdom.
