Description
Sacred Bodhisattva Manjushri Sculpture for Enlightened Wisdom
This Sacred Bodhisattva Manjushri Sculpture stands 20.5 inches (52 cm) tall and has a base measuring 9.5 inches (24 cm). The statue weighs 4.86 kg. It is crafted from a copper body, finished with 24K gold gilding, detailed acrylic painting, and adorned with carefully placed gemstones. The sculpture features deeply engraved carvings across the elaborate aureole, garments, ornaments, and lotus pedestal, creating a remarkable three-dimensional effect. The large standing form, richly decorated back frame, and refined craftsmanship highlight the skill of traditional Himalayan artisans. This sacred representation of Manjushri embodies the wisdom aspect of Buddhist teachings, making it an exceptional addition to altars, meditation spaces, Dharma centers, monasteries, or sacred art collections.
Manjushri, the Bodhisattva of Transcendent Wisdom, is depicted standing gracefully upon a lotus pedestal within an ornate flame-shaped aureole. His right hand raises the flaming sword of wisdom diagonally beside his shoulder, symbolizing the cutting through of ignorance and delusion, while his left hand holds the stem of an utpala flower that rises beside him and supports the Prajnaparamita scripture. He is adorned with a five-pointed crown, elaborate earrings, necklaces, armlets, bracelets, and celestial ornaments representing his enlightened qualities. His standing posture, calm expression, finely detailed garments, and richly carved aureole create a majestic representation of Manjushri as the embodiment of awakened wisdom.
Every detail of Manjushri’s depiction carries profound meaning.
- The Flaming Sword: Represents the sharp wisdom that cuts through ignorance, confusion, and mistaken perceptions.
- The Utpala Flower: Symbolizes the purity and blossoming of enlightened wisdom, rising above worldly confusion.
- The Prajnaparamita Scripture: Represents the perfection of wisdom teachings and the profound knowledge leading toward enlightenment.
- The Standing Posture: Reflects active wisdom and the readiness to guide beings through understanding and insight.
- The Ornate Aureole: Represents the radiant field of enlightened wisdom surrounding Manjushri.
- The Crown and Jewelry: Symbolize his enlightened realization and the precious qualities of awakened awareness.
- The Lotus Pedestal: Represents purity and spiritual awakening, as the lotus remains untouched despite emerging from muddy waters.
Size: 20.5”/52cm (Height) x 9.5”/24cm (Base)
Weight: 4.86 kg
Material: 24K Gold Gilded, Acrylic Painting, Copper Body, Gemstones
Manjushri is revered as the Bodhisattva of Wisdom in Mahayana Buddhism, a principal figure alongside Avalokiteshvara. He is celebrated for his profound intelligence and eloquent teachings, embodying the enlightened mind. His iconic attributes, the wisdom sword and the Prajnaparamita Sutra, represent his ability to dispel ignorance and illuminate the path to liberation through ultimate understanding.