{"product_id":"hand-painted-manjushri-bodhisattva-tibetan-thangka-with-silk-brocade-oil-varnished","title":"Hand-painted Manjushri Bodhisattva Tibetan Thangka with Silk Brocade, Oil Varnished","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis is an original hand-painted Manjushree Bodhisattva Tibetan Thangka with high-quality Silk Brocade. The Manjushri is a Bodhisattva and is considered a \"GOD OF DIVINE WISDOM.\" It is believed that worshiping Manjusri brings wisdom and intelligence. In Tibetan Buddhism, Manjusri manifests in several different Tantric forms.\u003c\/p\u003e \n\n\u003cp\u003eAccording to the Swayambhu Purana, the Kathmandu Valley was once a lake. Legend has it that Manjusri, a revered Buddhist deity, saw a lotus flower in the lake's center and decided to drain it by cutting a gorge at Chovar. The water drained out, leaving behind a fertile valley suitable for human habitation. The lotus flower that Manjusri saw eventually became the Swayambhunath Stupa, one of Nepal's most sacred Buddhist sites.\u003c\/p\u003e \n\n\u003cp\u003eManjushree manifests in various Tantric forms in Tibetan Buddhism, each with unique symbolism and meaning. One of the most popular forms is the Manjushree, with one face and two arms, who holds a sword of wisdom in his right hand and a book of teachings in his left hand.\u003c\/p\u003e \n\n\u003cp\u003eAccording to the Swayambhu Purana, a sacred text in Nepalese Buddhism, the Kathmandu Valley was once a vast lake that was not habitable. It is believed that Manjushree, being the God of Wisdom, saw a lotus flower growing at the center of the lake, which symbolizes enlightenment, purity, and divinity. To make the valley habitable, Manjushree cut a gorge at Chovar, which allowed the water to drain out of the valley. The lotus flower settled at Swayambhunath Stupa, also known as the Monkey Temple, and the valley became habitable.\u003c\/p\u003e  \n\n\u003cp\u003eThis exquisite hand-painted Tibetan Thangka is a visually stunning artwork with profound spiritual significance. It represents the divine wisdom and intelligence embodied by the Manjushree Bodhisattva.\u003c\/p\u003e \n\n\u003cp\u003eSize with the Brocade : 22-inches x 32 inches ( 56 cm x 81 cm)\u003cbr\u003e\nSize of the Painting: 11-inches x 14-inches ( 28 cm x 36 cm)\u003cbr\u003e\nSurface Material: Handmade Cotton Canvas\u003cbr\u003e\nBrocade material: Traditional Silk, Cotton\u003cbr\u003e\nColor: Gold and Natural Colors\u003cbr\u003e\n \u003cbr\u003e\nBefore making a purchase, please take note of the following important information:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e- Lighting and screen resolution may cause slight color variations.\u003cbr\u003e\n- Paintings are more captivating when viewed in person.\u003cbr\u003e\n- The size mentioned for the painting does not include the outer border.\u003cbr\u003e\n- Paintings will be securely packed in a PVC tube to ensure safety during transit.\u003cbr\u003e\n- Buyers are responsible for any additional fees at their destination, including import taxes and duties, which are not included in the purchase price.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tibetan Thangka Art","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53226489119017,"sku":"MANJUSHRIO2232","price":323.11,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0803\/1282\/8201\/files\/il_fullxfull.6382051980_jl87.jpg?v=1780501649","url":"https:\/\/www.tibetanthangkaart.com\/fr\/products\/hand-painted-manjushri-bodhisattva-tibetan-thangka-with-silk-brocade-oil-varnished","provider":"Tibetan Thangka Art","version":"1.0","type":"link"}