Hand-Painted by Regong Master, Qinghai
Artist: Zheng Weizhong
This classic Tibetan Buddhist thangka depicts Manjushri Buddha, integrating faith, art, and craftsmanship. 100% hand-painted, it serves as an elegant wall decor, a devotional piece for home altars (aiding meditation and spiritual enlightenment), and a conduit for the wisdom energy of Tibetan Buddhist art.
Specifications & Craft Details
• Uniqueness: One-of-a-kind; no duplicates exist worldwide
• Size: 74cm × 105cm (subject to the actual product)
• Production Time: Varies based on craftsmanship complexity and size. For precise timelines, please feel free to contact us via email for detailed communication.
• Technique: Created using traditional Tibetan meticulous heavy-color technique, strictly adhering to proportion standards in the Buddhist Iconometry Sutra. The geometric grid composition centers the main deity with attendants arranged in order, fostering a solemn and sacred aura of wisdom.
• Pigments: 100% natural mineral and plant-based (including cinnabar, azurite, and gold powder), mixed with ox bile and animal glue. These pigments resist fading for centuries, embodying Tibetan Buddhism’s artistic philosophy of "upholding faith through materials."
• Canvas: Traditional Tibetan cotton cloth, crafted through gluing, powdering, and repeated polishing
• Mounting: Two exclusive options available:
• Traditional Tibetan golden brocade mounting: Highlights religious solemnity
• Modern solid wood frame: Offers minimalist eleganceBoth crafts are exquisitely made to protect the thangka’s longevity while enhancing its noble and sacred aura.
• Origin: Hand-painted in Regong, Qinghai
About Manjushri Buddha Thangka Art
1. Iconic Features & Deity Identities
Central Deity: Manjushri Buddha – Ultimate Symbol of Wisdom
As the core embodiment of wisdom in Tibetan Buddhism, his image strictly follows the Buddhist Iconometry Sutra, with every detail carrying profound meaning:
• Yellow-hued body (symbolizing wisdom as pure and imperishable as true gold), wearing a Five-Buddha Crown (unifying the wisdom of the Five Dhyani Buddhas, representing complete wisdom), seated cross-legged on a lotus throne (lotus = purity, symbolizing wisdom transcending worldly troubles).
• Hands forming a mudra: Right hand holds a wisdom sword (cutting through ignorance, prejudice, and obsession), left hand holds a Prajna sutra scroll (distinctive in feature, representing the source of all wisdom, nurturing the mind with Buddhist teachings).
• Dignified and compassionate facial expression, with smooth and flowing robe lines—perfectly embodying the Buddha’s sacred posture of "enlightening sentient beings with wisdom and protecting devotees with compassion."
Attendant at the Top: Sakyamuni Buddha
Housed in a circular niche above the main deity, as the founder of Buddhist teachings, he symbolizes "wisdom originating from the Buddha’s guidance," clarifying Manjushri Buddha’s wisdom lineage and laying the doctrinal foundation for the entire faith system.
Other Attendant Deities & Decorations
• Dharma Protectors at the Bottom: Depicted in wrathful forms with vivid colors and majestic shapes, contrasting sharply with the main deity’s tranquility and compassion. They symbolize "subduing troubles and safeguarding wisdom," clearing obstacles on the spiritual path.
• Surrounding Decorations: Adorned with flowers, scroll patterns, and other elements—enriching the visual layers, adding decorative beauty, and infusing the solemn religious scene with vitality and elegance.
2. Cultural Connotation & Legends
Thangkas of Manjushri Buddha originated from Tibetan people’s aspiration to "awaken inner wisdom and discern truth." As the ruler of "wisdom growth and dispelling ignorance," practitioners following his teachings accumulate merit, nurture their minds, and avoid confusion and hardship.
A masterpiece of the Menba School (a UNESCO intangible cultural heritage), this thangka integrates symbolic religious meaning, exquisite meticulous painting techniques, and natural materials. Renowned across Tibet for its "rigorous composition, rich colors, and strong decorativeness," the Menba School infuses every detail with Tibetan Buddhism’s devout pursuit of "complete wisdom," showcasing unparalleled artistic ingenuity.
