Hand-Painted by Qinghai Regong Master
Artist: Tserang Tashi
A classic Tibetan Buddhist theme, this Manjushri Bodhisattva Thangka features a striking red and gold color palette, seamlessly integrating faith, art, and craftsmanship. 100% hand-painted, it serves as an elegant wall decor, a sacred family shrine centerpiece for meditation and spiritual enlightenment, while channeling the wisdom energy of Tibetan Buddhist art.
Specifications
• Uniqueness: One-of-a-kind original — no duplicates exist worldwide
• Size: 73cm × 100cm (actual product may vary slightly)
• Technique: Created using traditional Tibetan meticulous heavy-color technique, strictly adhering to the proportion standards of the Buddhist Iconometry Sutra. Centered on the main deity, the red and gold background fosters a solemn and sacred aura of wisdom, with distinct layers between attendant deities and the background, highlighting the red thangka’s grandeur and solemnity.
• Pigments: 100% natural mineral and plant-based (including saffron, gold powder, etc.), blended with ox bile and animal glue. The colors remain vivid over time, embodying Tibetan Buddhism’s artistic philosophy of "upholding faith through materials," while the red and gold combination delivers a powerful visual impact.
• Canvas: Traditional Tibetan cotton cloth, crafted through gluing, powdering, and repeated polishing
• Framing Options:
￮ Traditional Tibetan golden silk brocade mounting: Exudes religious solemnity and dignity
￮ Modern solid wood frame: Offers minimalist eleganceBoth crafts are exquisitely made to protect the thangka’s longevity while enhancing its noble and sacred charm.
• Origin & Craft: 100% hand-painted in Regong, Qinghai
About Manjushri Bodhisattva Red Thangka Art
I. Iconography & Deity Significance
Central Deity: Manjushri Bodhisattva – The Ultimate Symbol of Wisdom
As the core embodiment of wisdom in Tibetan Buddhism, his iconography strictly follows the Buddhist Iconometry Sutra, with every detail gaining deeper meaning against the red and gold background:
• Body Color & Headdress: Bright yellow body (symbolizing wisdom as pure, eternal, and indestructible as true gold); wears a Five-Buddha Crown (Pancha Buddha Crown) (representing the wisdom of the Five Dhyani Buddhas, signifying complete wisdom encompassing all Dharma principles). The crown’s intricate gilded patterns contrast beautifully with the red background, enhancing its sacredness.
• Posture & Lotus Throne: Sits in full-lotus position (Padmasana) on a multi-layered gilded lotus throne with distinct petals, edged in blended red hues, symbolizing purity beyond defilement and wisdom transcending worldly troubles.
• Mudra & Held Objects: Right hand holds a sharp gilded Wisdom Sword (Prajna Sword) adorned with scroll patterns (symbolizing cutting through ignorance and delusion); left hand forms the "Dharmachakra Mudra" (teaching mudra) with a slightly rounded palm, embodying the sacred power of enlightening sentient beings through wisdom.
• Facial Expression & Robes: A solemn yet compassionate expression — eyes slightly lowered as if observing sentient beings, with a subtle smile; wears a red and gold bodhisattva robe. The robe’s folds are outlined in gold thread, flowing gracefully with the body’s contours, while the elaborate circular floral patterns highlight his sacred identity and embody "wisdom spreading throughout the world."
Attendant Deities & Background Elements
The red and gold color scheme unifies the attendant deities and background elements, creating a layered sacred space that emphasizes the main deity’s prominence and enriches the spiritual narrative:
• Upper Buddhas & Lower Saints: Form a structure of "inheriting the Dharma lineage above and protecting practice below" — symbolizing Dharma transmission, healing protection, and the perfection of wisdom and compassion. The blue and white Buddhas contrast sharply with the red and gold background, ensuring clear and distinct iconography.
• Attendants from Left to Right (Bottom):
￮ Chenrezig (Four-Armed Avalokiteshvara): Embodies compassion to protect sentient beings
￮ Green Tara: Offers gentle compassionate guardianship
￮ Vajrapani Bodhisattva: Conquers delusions with wrathful energyThese deities complement Manjushri Bodhisattva’s wisdom, jointly safeguarding the path of practice.
• Background Elements:
￮ A magnificent gilded parasol (Chatra) hangs above the main deity (symbolizing reverence for wisdom), its patterns blending harmoniously with the red background.
￮ Auspicious clouds (outlined in gold) and interlocking flowers (dyed with saffron for rich color) surround the parasol, symbolizing wisdom as fragrant and pervasive.
￮ Ritual offerings (e.g., Dharma wheel, treasure vase) carved in red and gold adorn the bottom, paired with landscape elements to create a profound atmosphere of "wisdom dwelling in the pure Dharma realm."
II. Cultural Connotation & Artistic Value
Manjushri Bodhisattva is the core symbol of "wisdom" in Tibetan Buddhism. This red and gold thangka originates from believers’ sincere prayers for "awakening wisdom and overcoming ignorance." Through contemplating and practicing with this thangka, believers not only gain spiritual enlightenment and increased wisdom but also cut through ignorance, practice compassion, and move toward the enlightened state of "union of wisdom and compassion" — a vivid manifestation of Tibetan Buddhism’s cultural essence of "liberating beings through wisdom."
Artistically, it is a masterpiece of Regong red thangka:
• Symbolic Color Palette: Red represents passionate faith, while gold symbolizes eternal wisdom — their combination exudes grandeur and solemnity.
• Premium Materials: Natural mineral and plant pigments (thick gilded gold powder, pure saffron red) ensure colors remain vivid for centuries, embodying the philosophy of "upholding faith through materials."
• Exquisite Craftsmanship: The artist adheres strictly to religious iconographic rules, with every detail (from robe patterns to composition) reflecting profound reverence for faith and unparalleled craftsmanship.
Ultimately, Manjushri Bodhisattva’s wisdom vows are materialized through the red and gold technique, allowing viewers to experience artistic impact while comprehending the profound heritage of Tibetan Buddhist culture.
