Manjushri Bodhisattva Mini Thangka Pendant Hand-Painted • Mineral Pigments • Tibetan Origin • 4 × 5 cm

① Product Overview

This Manjushri Bodhisattva Mini Thangka Pendant is a hand-painted Tibetan thangka artwork presented in a compact pendant format. Created by a lineage-trained Tibetan artist, the painting is executed with traditional natural mineral pigments and follows classical iconographic proportions.

Originating from Tibet, this piece belongs to the Tibet mineral pigment series, known for its layered texture and long-lasting color stability. The artwork is housed in a sterling silver pendant case inspired by the Dunhuang Nine-Color Deer motif, and is presented as a collectible and culturally rooted devotional art object.

② Deity Introduction

Manjushri Bodhisattva is one of the Four Great Bodhisattvas in Chinese Buddhism and serves as the left attendant of Shakyamuni Buddha, representing supreme wisdom and insight. Revered as the embodiment of prajñā (transcendent wisdom), Manjushri is often referred to as the “Mother of All Buddhas” due to his role in guiding awakening through wisdom.

Within Buddhist tradition, Manjushri symbolizes clarity of understanding, discernment, and the cultivation of insight, and together with Shakyamuni Buddha and Samantabhadra Bodhisattva is honored as part of the Avatamsaka Three Saints.

③ Spiritual Meaning & Practice Logic

Manjushri Bodhisattva is traditionally associated with wisdom cultivation, learning, discernment, and eloquent expression. His symbolism emphasizes the gradual development of understanding through study, reflection, and mindful inquiry.

In practice-oriented traditions, devotion to Manjushri highlights the importance of sharpening awareness, cultivating insight, and applying wisdom thoughtfully within daily responsibilities and long-term personal development.

④ Combined Practice Logic

Not applicable.
(This is a single-deity, single-sided pendant.)

⑤ Artistic Origin & Lineage

This thangka is hand-painted in Tibet by a traditionally trained Tibetan artist working within an established lineage. The artwork adheres to canonical proportions and traditional compositional standards, with mineral pigments applied in carefully layered stages.

The process reflects a heritage-based artistic transmission and is clearly distinguished from industrial or print-based production methods.

⑥ Materials & Craftsmanship

• Hand-painted using natural mineral pigments

• Sterling silver pendant case, inspired by the Dunhuang Nine-Color Deer motif

• Traditional Tibetan mineral pigment technique with layered texture

• Fully hand-crafted artwork

No materials are included beyond those explicitly stated.

⑦ Size, Format & Details

• Painting size: 4 × 5 cm

• Format: Mini Thangka Pendant

• Structure: Single-sided

• Origin: Tibet

⑧ Usage & Suitable For

This piece is suitable for:

• Practitioners emphasizing wisdom cultivation and contemplative learning

• Collectors of authentic Tibetan mineral pigment thangka artworks

• Use in personal meditation spaces, study areas, travel altars, or devotional wear

In traditional associations, Manjushri Bodhisattva is regarded as the guardian deity of the Chinese Zodiac sign Rabbit, symbolizing gentleness, perceptiveness, learning aptitude, and refined judgment.

He is also traditionally associated with Gemini (May 21 – June 20), a sign symbolizing intellectual curiosity, communication, adaptability, and the integration of knowledge through expression. These associations reflect character qualities rather than outcome-based expectations.

⑨ Cultural Note & Disclaimer

This product is offered as a religious art object and cultural artifact. It does not guarantee specific results and should not be interpreted as a promise of outcomes. Its value lies in artistic integrity, cultural heritage, and its role in supporting reflective practice and learning-oriented cultiv