Maha Manjushree, Tibetan Buddhist Art, Hand Painted, Real Gold, Five Dhyani Manjushri

MANJUSHRI
Manjushree is a Sanskrit word meaning ‘gentle glory’. In Sanskrit shree means ‘glorious or honorable’ His name means who embodies enlightened wisdom. He confers mastery of the Dharma, wisdom, and eloquence and teaches the path of a bodhisattva in the Mahayana tradition.

FIVE DHYANI MANJUSHRI : Brief Introduction
Manjushri is a bodhisattva associated with wisdom in Buddhism. He is often depicted in different forms, each representing a specific aspect of wisdom. While there are various representations of Manjushri, including different colors, the most commonly known forms include Green Manjushri, Red Manjushri, Yellow Manjushri, White Manjushri, and Black Manjushri.

USE OF REAL GOLD
This thangka of Maha Manjushree has real gold painted on its surface along with other paints. This is an ancient process of decorating the thangka in Tibetan Buddhism, Here gold is ground into gold dust, which is then mixed with other undisclosed material to make it paintable on the canvas. this mixture is then mixed with transparent glue and painted on the thangka.

INTRODUCTION TO THANGKA
A thangka, also known as tangka, thanka, or tanka, is a vibrant and intricate Tibetan Buddhist painting that serves as a visual representation of spiritual teachings. Crafted with meticulous detail on cotton or silk appliqué, thangkas depict a wide range of subjects including Buddhist deities, sacred scenes, mandalas, and narrative stories. These sacred artworks are traditionally kept unframed and rolled up for storage, resembling ancient scrolls. To protect their delicate nature, thangkas are mounted on textile backings and often adorned with a silk cover on the front. Proper preservation in dry environments is crucial to maintain the integrity and longevity of the silk.