Manjushri Thangka – White Snow Lion Rider – Menri Style Nepal
Golden Manjushri (Mañjughoṣa) rides a white lion. The scene glows with a serenely golden background.
This work is hand-painted in Kathmandu, Nepal. It is blessed and consecrated by qualified lamas.
Specifications of Manjushri Thangka
Dimensions: 75 × 55 cm
Materials: 24K Gold and Natural Mineral Pigments on Cotton Canvas
Origin: Kathmandu, Nepal
Artistic Style: Menri Style Tibetan
Background Type: Serthang Golden Background
Type: Original Hand-Painted
Brocade: Custom Silk Options Available
Consecration: Blessed and Consecrated by Qualified Lamas
Artwork Code: GTD18848
Iconography of Manjushri: Teaching Wisdom in Visible Form
Manjushri (Mañjughoṣa) as “Gentle Voice”
He appears youthful, poised, and finely ornamented. He sits in royal ease on a lotus throne.
His hands form the Dharmachakra mudra at the heart. Lotus stems lift the sword and book beside him.
Dharmachakra mudra shows teaching and Dharma transmission. It supports study, reading, and structured instruction.
Right lotus sword cuts confusion and sharpens discernment. It guides clear thinking and clean debate.
The left lotus book holds the Prajñāpāramitā tradition. It supports memory, explanation, and careful learning.
White lion mount shows fearless confidence and a steady voice. It supports public teaching and calm presence.
Supporting Figures: Shakyamuni Buddha and Four Manjushri Forms
The upper register shows Shakyamuni Buddha in meditation. Two golden disciples sit below him, left and right.
Green and white forms sit in the upper corners. Red and blue forms appear in the lower corners.
Above: Shakyamuni Buddha with two golden disciples.
Upper left: Green Manjushri, Aparacana-like placement.
Upper right: White Manjushri (Sita), calm and clear.
Lower left: Red Manjushri (Rakta), four-armed form.
Lower right: Krishna Manjushri, books at heart, sword raised.
Sacred Setting and Visual Landscape
Gold clouds drift across a warm yellow sky. Mountains and a waterfall ground the scene below.
Fine gold linework shapes leaves, petals, and rocks. The rainbow halo keeps the central figure distinct.
Lineage and Scriptural Context
Mañjughoṣa means “Gentle Voice” in tradition. This form is widely honored in Nepalese Buddhism.
The book connects to Prajñāpāramitā study lineages. The sword supports analysis and direct understanding.
Collector Significance and Rarity
This is a multi-figure Manjushri assembly composition. It combines peaceful and wrathful wisdom forms.
Gold detailing spans figures, clouds, and landscape. The size keeps facial features clear and legible.
Artisan Mastery
Menri proportions guide faces, ornaments, and lotus bases. The symmetry stays steady across the full arrangement.
Mineral pigments build smooth, durable color fields. Gold highlights sharpen symbols and decorative borders.
How to Welcome This Thangka Into Your Life
Place it near a desk, shrine, or study shelf. Hang it at eye level in a quiet space.
It suits teachers, students, and daily readers. It also makes a thoughtful graduation or blessing gift.