🧘♂️ Product Overview
This Manjushri Bodhisattva Mini Thangka Pendant is a fully hand-painted Tibetan thangka, enshrined in an ornate gold-plated copper Gau box. With its larger 55 × 46 mm format and intricate detailing, this piece functions as a portable personal shrine, suitable for devotional use, study spaces, or mindful daily wear.
Manjushri Bodhisattva is revered in Buddhism as the embodiment of transcendent wisdom, symbolizing clarity of mind, insight, and the ability to cut through ignorance. This miniature thangka preserves traditional Himalayan iconography while presenting it in a refined and durable form designed for long-term appreciation.
🗡️ Manjushri Bodhisattva – Bodhisattva of Supreme Wisdom
Manjushri Bodhisattva is one of the Four Great Bodhisattvas in Mahayana Buddhism and is deeply revered in both Tibetan and Chinese Buddhist traditions.
He is also honored as the left attendant of the Avatamsaka (Huayan) Trinity, representing the perfection of wisdom that supports enlightened action.
Core Iconography & Symbolism
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Five-knotted crown: Symbol of the Five Wisdoms
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Flaming Wisdom Sword (right hand): Cutting through ignorance, confusion, and mental obstacles
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Blue lotus with the Prajnaparamita Sutra (left hand): Purity, insight, and awakened understanding
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Lion mount: Fearless wisdom, confidence, and clarity
Manjushri is traditionally associated with:
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Wisdom cultivation and intellectual growth
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Study, learning, and academic pursuits
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Clear thinking and strategic decision-making
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Personal refinement and spiritual elevation
🏔️ Sacred Lineage – Mount Wutai
The principal sacred site of Manjushri Bodhisattva is Mount Wutai (Wutaishan) in Shanxi, China. Since the Northern Wei Dynasty, Mount Wutai has been a major Buddhist pilgrimage center and today is home to over forty ancient monasteries.
Recognized as a shared holy mountain by both Han and Tibetan Buddhism, Mount Wutai reinforces Manjushri’s central role within the Buddhist wisdom tradition.
🎨 Hand-Painted Thangka Craftsmanship
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Entirely hand-painted using traditional thangka disciplines
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Created with mineral pigments for vivid, long-lasting color
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Fine line work preserves classical iconographic proportions
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Each piece is individually completed, making every thangka unique
Despite its portable scale, the painting maintains the spiritual precision and artistic integrity of traditional Himalayan Buddhist art.
🛕 Gold-Plated Copper Gau Box – Sacred Structure & Protection
This thangka is housed in a finely crafted gold-plated copper Gau box, combining durability with ceremonial elegance.
Gau Box Details
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Material: Copper with gold plating
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Front: Hand-painted Manjushri Bodhisattva thangka
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Back: Engraved Four-Directional Mandala (Square Mandala)
The square mandala design transforms this piece into a portable sacred architecture, suitable for personal devotion or contemplative display.
🔮 Zodiac & Horoscope Association
This Manjushri Bodhisattva pendant is traditionally regarded as a guardian deity for:
Often chosen by:
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Students and scholars
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Professionals and entrepreneurs
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Individuals seeking clarity, focus, and self-improvement
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Practitioners devoted to wisdom cultivation
📏 Size & Specifications
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Painting size: 55 × 46 mm
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Format: Large mini thangka pendant / portable shrine
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Frame: Gold-plated copper Gau box
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Technique: Hand-painted with mineral pigments
🎁 What You Will Receive
🌿 Cultural Note & Disclaimer
This artwork is created as a religious and cultural object rooted in the Himalayan Buddhist tradition.
It is intended for personal devotion, meditation focus, and cultural appreciation, not as a guarantee of specific outcomes.
⭐ Why Choose This Manjushri Gau Box Pendant?
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Authentic hand-painted miniature thangka (not a print)
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Larger format with strong visual and symbolic presence
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Gold-plated copper Gau box with Mandala back design
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Suitable for study spaces, personal altars, or meaningful spiritual gifts
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Part of a refined Manjushri Bodhisattva thangka collection