Hand-Painted by Qinghai Regong Master
Thangka Artist: Tsering Tashi
A classic Tibetan Buddhist theme, this thangka features Manjushri Bodhisattva, seamlessly integrating faith, art, and craftsmanship. As a 100% hand-painted work, it serves not only as an elegant wall decoration but also as a sacred centerpiece for home altars—ideal for meditation and spiritual enlightenment, while channeling the wisdom energy of Tibetan Buddhist art.
Specifications & Parameters
• Uniqueness: Each piece is an exclusive original, one-of-a-kind in the world.
• Dimensions: 38cm × 60cm (subject to actual product).
• Technique: Created using traditional Tibetan meticulous brushwork with heavy colors, strictly adhering to the proportional standards specified in the Buddhist Iconometry Sutra. The composition centers on the principal deity, highlighting its prominence with orderly supporting scenes that enhance a solemn and sacred aura of wisdom.
• Pigments: 100% natural mineral and plant-based pigments (including saffron, lapis lazuli, gold powder, etc.), blended with ox bile and animal glue. Fade-resistant for centuries, these pigments perfectly embody the Tibetan Buddhist artistic philosophy of "upholding faith through quality materials."
• Canvas: Traditional Tibetan cotton cloth, prepared via gluing, powdering, and repeated polishing.
• Framing: Traditional Tibetan golden silk brocade framing, exuding a solemn religious texture. Exquisitely crafted, it effectively preserves the thangka’s heirloom quality while accentuating its noble and sacred artistic aura.
• Origin & Craftsmanship: 100% hand-painted in Regong, Qinghai.
About Manjushri Bodhisattva Thangka Art
I. Iconographic Features & Divine Identity
Central Deity: Manjushri Bodhisattva – The Ultimate Symbol of Wisdom
As the core embodiment of wisdom in Tibetan Buddhism, his iconography strictly follows the norms of the Buddhist Iconometry Sutra, with every detail carrying profound meanings:
• Body Color & Headgear: Clad in bright yellow, symbolizing wisdom as pure, indestructible, and eternal as true gold. Wears a Five-Buddha Crown (Pancha Buddha Crown), where each Buddha represents the wisdom of the Five Dhyani Buddhas (East, South, West, North, and Center), embodying the completeness of wisdom and the unification of all Dharma principles.
• Posture & Lotus Throne: Sits in full-lotus position (Padmasana) on a multi-layered lotus throne, with distinct and vividly colored petals symbolizing purity and freedom from defilement. This signifies that wisdom transcends mundane troubles, enabling great liberation amidst impurities.
• Mudra & Held Objects: The right hand holds a Wisdom Sword (Prajna Sword), its sharp blade symbolizing the cutting off of ignorance, prejudice, and obsession, freeing sentient beings from confusion. The left hand grasps a Prajna Sutra scroll, exquisitely crafted to represent the source of all wisdom—nourishing the mind with the essence of Buddhist teachings and guiding sentient beings toward the彼岸 of wisdom.
• Facial Expression & Robes: The face radiates solemnity yet compassion, with slightly lowered eyes as if observing the wisdom potential of all sentient beings, and a subtle smile reflecting joy in their enlightenment through wisdom. Adorned in a bodhisattva robe with a red-brown base and golden interlocking floral patterns, the flowing lines of the robe follow the contours of the body, presenting a soft and dynamic texture. It not only reflects the bodhisattva’s sacred identity but also embodies the perfect state of "wisdom pervading the world" through its magnificent patterns, perfectly illustrating the bodhisattva’s sacred mission of "enlightening sentient beings through wisdom and protecting devotees through compassion."
Upper Decorations: Flowers & Auspicious Clouds
Lush flowers and dynamic auspicious clouds surround the upper part of the principal deity. The flowers symbolize the fragrance and purity of wisdom, while the auspicious clouds enhance the bodhisattva’s sacred dignity, jointly creating a Dharma realm filled with wisdom.
Other Supporting Elements
• Surrounding Flowers: Adorned with various flowers, scroll patterns, and other elements, enriching the visual layers and adding decorative beauty—infusing the solemn religious scene with agility and elegance.
• Lower Offerings: The offering elements at the bottom embody devotion and reverence to Manjushri Bodhisattva, symbolizing devotees’ yearning for and respect for wisdom, and adding a solemn religious ritual sense to the painting.
II. Cultural Connotations & Artistic Value
Manjushri Bodhisattva is the core symbol of "wisdom" in Tibetan Buddhism. The creation of thangkas featuring this theme originates from devotees’ sincere prayers for "awakening wisdom and dispelling ignorance."
As the incarnation of wisdom, the spiritual essence of Manjushri Bodhisattva lies in guiding sentient beings through the power of wisdom. By contemplating and practicing with this thangka, devotees not only gain spiritual enlightenment and enhanced wisdom but also cut through ignorance, practice compassion, and move toward the state of enlightenment in their spiritual journey.
From an artistic perspective, this thangka is a masterpiece of Regong Thangka art—renowned for its "dazzling rich colors, exquisite craftsmanship, and profound philosophical connotations." It masterfully integrates faith symbolism, meticulous brushwork, and natural materials: every stroke of mineral pigment carries the devout pursuit of "complete wisdom and compassionate enlightenment"; every line reflects the extraordinary artistic ingenuity of Regong artists and their reverence for faith. Through exquisite craftsmanship, Manjushri Bodhisattva’s wisdom aspirations are transformed into a tangible carrier of art and belief, accessible to all who appreciate it.
