{"product_id":"hand-painted-manjushree-thangka-silk-framed-meditation-wall-hanging-oil-varnished","title":"Hand-Painted Manjushree Thangka | Silk Framed Meditation Wall Hanging | Oil Varnished","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis is an old oil-varnished, Tibetan Thangka of Manjushri Bodhisattva, framed in silk brocade. Manjushri is considered the \"God of Divine Wisdom,\" and it is believed that worshiping him brings Wisdom and intelligence. In Tibetan Buddhism, Manjushri manifests in several different Tantric forms. This particular thangka painting is old and shows signs of use, with a slight tear in the upper middle part; however, the main painting remains intact, as evident in the photographs.\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 center of the lake 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, representing the divine Wisdom and intelligence embodied by the Manjushri Bodhisattva.\u003c\/p\u003e \n\n\u003cp\u003eSize with the Brocade : 33-inches x 46 inches ( 84 cm x 115 cm)\u003cbr\u003e\nSize of the Painting: 14-inches x 20-inches ( 36 cm x 51 cm)\u003cbr\u003e\nSurface Material: Handmade Cotton Canvas\u003cbr\u003e\nBrocade: Traditional silk and cotton; new brocade in the old painting.\u003cbr\u003e\nColor: Stone, Gold, and Natural Colors\u003cbr\u003e\nCondition: Old with signs of heavy use, including a tear and fold in the top center part of the painting, which does not affect the main deity image.\u003c\/p\u003e \n\n\u003cp\u003eBefore 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":53226474078505,"sku":"MANJUSHRIO3346","price":635.19,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0803\/1282\/8201\/files\/il_fullxfull.7056141952_hi7q.jpg?v=1780501139","url":"https:\/\/www.tibetanthangkaart.com\/products\/hand-painted-manjushree-thangka-silk-framed-meditation-wall-hanging-oil-varnished","provider":"Tibetan Thangka Art","version":"1.0","type":"link"}