Hand-Carved Antique Finished Small Manjushri Statue
We are century-old Vajrayana sculpting artists whose craftsmanship passed to us for generations of sculptors. We hand-carved this small Manjushri statue in our studio, and gave it an antique touch. Sitting on a lotus seat, his right-hand holds a fiery sword, signifying the ability of discerning insight to sever ignorance, the root of all suffering above his head. Manjushri's sword-wielding depiction represents the courage and effort required to achieve freedom, while her left hand is making the Vitarka Mudra, the gesture of teaching and intellectual discussion, also holding the stem of a lotus flower that supports the Prajnaparamita in her hand, or Perfection of Wisdom sutra.
Size: 6.2"/16cm (Height) x 4.7"/12cm (Base)
Weight: 0.692 kg
Material: 24K Gold Gilded, Copper Body, Acrylic Paintings
According to one tradition, he attained perfect enlightenment a long time back. He purposefully descended into the world as a Bodhisattva for the welfare of all sentient beings. He was one of the eight chief disciples of Lord Shakyamuni who used to raise questions concerning the emptiness for the benefit of other listeners. The Buddhists believe that he is the sole deity of wisdom who blesses the devotees to sharpen their memory and intellect. As a result, a devotee can penetrate the vast and profound meanings of the Buddha's teachings. Without the blessings of Mañjuśri, nobody can develop the realization of emptiness.
