MAGNIFICENT 18th.c Tibet Tibetan Bronze Bodhisattva Manjusri

MAGNIFICENT 18th.c Tibet Tibetan Bronze Bodhisattva Manjusri

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MAGNIFICENT 18th.c Tibet Tibetan Bronze Bodhisattva Manjusri:
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18th.c Tibet Tibetan Bronze Bodhisattva Manjusri

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This is a rare opportunity not to be missed. This is a rare and magnificent bronze antique TibetanBodhisattva Manjusri.Manjusri Bodisattvaassociated with transcendent wisdom (Skt.prajñā) inMahāyānaBuddhism. InEsoteric Buddhismhe is also taken as ameditational deityand is revered and worshiped by Buddhist worldwide.(I have included more info aboutManjusribelow). The detailed craftsmanship displayed in this exquite bronze is truly remarkable. It is a must have for any serious collector or devout Buddhist. It will look splendid in your home office or temple. The detail and craftwork on this unique masterpiece is unsurpassed. If you find yourself attracted to it, I highly recommend that you Buy It Now!

Measurements: Approximately 11 inches X 6 inches X 4 inches.

MATERIALS: Bronze

AGE: 18th Century

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ManjusriFrom Wikipedia, the free encyclopediaManjusri
MañjuśrīPala Dynasty,India, 9th century CE.Chinese Chinese nameSimplified Chinese文殊师利Traditional alternative Chinese nameSimplified Chinese文殊师利菩萨Traditional Chinese文殊師利菩薩Literal meaningManjusri Bodhisattva[show]TranscriptionsTibetan nameVietnamese alphabetVăn-thù-sư-lợiThai nameMongolian CyrillicЗөөлөн эгшигтMongolian scriptᠵᠦᠭᠡᠯᠡᠨ ᠡᠭᠰᠢᠭᠲᠦJapanese nameKanji文殊, 文殊師利[show]TranscriptionsTamil nameSanskritMañjuśrīSanskrit nameSanskritMañjuśrīBengali Bhasa nameNepal Bhasaमञ्जुश्री

Mañjuśrī(Skt: मञ्जुश्री) is abodhisattvaassociated with transcendent wisdom (Skt.prajñā) inMahāyānaBuddhism. InEsoteric Buddhismhe is also taken as ameditational deity. The Sanskrit nameMañjuśrīcan be translated as \"Gentle Glory\".[1]Mañjuśrī is also known by the fuller Sanskrit name style=\"line-height: 1.5em; list-style-type: none; margin: 0.3em 0px; padding: 0px; list-style-image: none;\">

  • 1In Mahāyāna Buddhism
  • 2In Esoteric Buddhism
  • 3Iconography
  • 4Mantras
  • 5In Buddhist Cultures
    • 5.1In China
      • 5.1.1In Tibet
    • 5.2In Nepal
    • 5.3In Japan
    • 5.4In Indonesia
  • 6Gallery
  • 7References
  • 8External links
    • In Mahāyāna Buddhism[edit]

    Scholars have identified Mañjuśrī as the oldest and most significant bodhisattva in Mahāyāna literature.[3]Mañjuśrī is first referred to in earlyMahāyānatexts such as thePrajñāpāramitā sūtrasand through this association very early in the tradition he came to symbolize the embodiment ofprajñā(transcendent wisdom).[2]TheLotus Sūtraassigns him apure landcalledVimala, which according to theAvataṃsaka Sūtrais located in the East. Hispure landis predicted to be one of the two best pure lands in all of existence in all the past, present and future. When he attainsbuddhahoodhis name will be Universal Sight. In the Lotus Sūtra, Mañjuśrī also leads theNāgaKing\'s daughter to enlightenment. He also figures in theVimalakīrti Nirdeśa Sūtrain a debate withVimalakīrtiBodhisattva.

    An example of a wisdom teaching of Mañjuśrī Bodhisattva can be found in theSaptaśatikā Prajñāpāramitā Sūtra(Taishō Tripiṭaka232).[4]This sūtra contains a dialogue between Mañjuśrī and the Buddha on the One PracticeSamādhi(Skt.Ekavyūha Samādhi). MasterSheng-yenrenders the following teaching of Mañjuśrī, for entering samādhi naturally through transcendent wisdom:

    Contemplate the fiveskandhasas originally empty and quiescent, non-arising, non-perishing, equal, without differentiation. Constantly thus practicing, day or night, whether sitting, walking, standing or lying down, finally one reaches an inconceivable state without any obstruction or form. This is the Samadhi of One Act (yixing sanmei, 一行三昧).[5]

    In Esoteric Buddhism[edit]

    WithinEsoteric Buddhism, Mañjuśrī is a meditational deity, and considered a fully enlightened Buddha. In theShingonschool of Esoteric Buddhism, he is one of thethirteen deitiesto whom disciples devote themselves. He figures extensively in many Esoteric Buddhist texts such as theMañjuśrī-mūla-kalpa.[2]and theMañjuśrīnāmasaṃgīti. His consort in some traditions isSaraswati.

    Je Tsongkhapa, who founded theGeluglineage of Tibetan Buddhism, is said to have received his teachings from visions of Mañjuśrī.

    Iconography[edit]

    Mañjuśrī is depicted as a male bodhisattva wielding a flaming sword in his right hand, representing the realization of transcendent wisdom which cuts down ignorance and duality. The scripture supported by thelotusheld in his left hand is a Prajñāpāramitā sūtra, representing his attainment of ultimate realization from the blossoming of wisdom. Mañjuśrī is often depicted as riding on a bluelion, or sitting on the skin of a lion. This represents the use of wisdom to tame the mind, which is compared to riding or subduing a ferocious lion.

    He is one of the Four Great Bodhisattvas ofChinese Buddhism, the other three being: BodhisattvaKṣitigarbha, BodhisattvaAvalokiteśvara, and BodhisattvaSamantabhadra. In China, he is often paired with Bodhisattva Samantabhadra.

    InTibetan BuddhismManjushri is sometimes depicted in a trinity withAvalokiteśvara(Tib. Chenrazig) andVajrapāṇi(Tib. Channa Dorje).

    Mantras[edit]

    A mantra commonly associated with Mañjuśrī is the following:

    \"oṃ a ra pa ca na dhīḥ\"

    Tibetan pronunciation is slightly different and so the Tibetan characters read:oṃ a ra pa tsa na a ra pa tsa na d+hIH)[6](Skt. oṃ arapacana dhīḥ)

    This mantra is believed to enhance wisdom and improve one\'s skills in debating, memory, writing, and other literary abilities. \"Dhīḥ\" is the seed syllable of themantraand is chanted with greater emphasis and also repeated a number of times as aDecrescendo.

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    In China[edit]

    Mañjuśrī is known in China as Wénshū (Chinese: 文殊 or 文殊菩薩).Wutai ShaninShanxi, one of theFour Sacred Mountains of Buddhism in China, which also had strong associations forTaoists, is considered by Chinese Buddhists to be his earthly abode. He was said to bestow spectacular visionary experiences to those on selected mountain peaks and caves there. In Wutai Shan\'sFoguang Temple, the Manjusri Hall to the right of its main hall was recognized to have been built in 1137 during theJin Dynasty. The hall was thoroughly studied, mapped, and first photographed by early twentieth-century Chinese architectsLiang SichengandLin Huiyin.[7]These made it a popular place of pilgrimage, but patriarchs includingLinji YixuanandYun-mendeclared the mountain off limits.[8]Being in the North of China and revered,Mount Wutaiwas also associated with theNorthern lineages of Zen.[9]

    According to official histories from theQing era,Nurhaci, a military leader of theJurchentribes in northeast China and founder of what became the Chinese imperialQing Dynasty, renamed his tribe after Mañjuśrī. The Qing era histories state that he thus named his tribe as theManchu.[10]The true origin of the name \'Manchu\' remains under dispute.[11]

    In Tibet[edit]

    In Tibetan Buddhism, Mañjuśrī manifests in a number of \'terminator ofYamai.e. Death\') is thewrathfulmanifestation of Mañjuśrī, popular within theGelugschool of Tibetan Buddhism. Other variations upon his traditional form as Mañjuśrī include Guhya-Manjusri, Guhya-Manjuvajra, and Manjuswari. The two former appearances are generally accompanied by ashaktideity embracing the main figure, symbolising union of form and spirit, matter and energy.

    Jamgon Ju Mipham Gyatso, also known as Mipham the Great, was considered to be a human manifestation of Manjushri.

    In Nepal[edit]

    According toSwayambhu Purana, theKathmandu Valleywas once a lake. It is believed that Mañjuśrī saw a lotus flower in the center of the lake and cut a gorge at Chovar to allow the lake to drain. The place where the lotus flower settled becameSwayambhunathStupaand the valley thus became habitable.

    In Japan[edit]

    Late apocryphal traditions held that Mañjuśrī (Monju or Monjushiri in Japanese) \"invented\"nanshokuor male homosexual love.[12]

    In Indonesia[edit]

    In 8th century ancientJavaduring the era ofMedang Kingdom, Manjusri was a prominent boddhisattva deity revered by theSailendrarulers, the patron ofMahayanabuddhism. TheKelurak inscription(782) andManjusrigrha inscription(792) mentioned about the construction of a grand prasada namedVajrasana Manjusrigrha(house of Manjusri) identified today asSewutemple, located just 800 meters north ofPrambananHindu temple complex. Sewu is the second largest Buddhist temple in Central Java afterBorobudur. The depicition of Manjusri in Sailendra art of ancient Java is similar to those of Pala style of Bihar, Nalanda. Manjusri was portrayed as a youthful handsome man with the palm of his hands tattooed with the image of flower. His right hand lied down in open palm while his left hand holding anUtpala(blue lotus). He also uses the necklace made of tiger canine teeth.

    Gallery[edit]

    • Palm leaf manuscript painting of Mañjuśrī.Nālandā,Bihar, India

    • Silver Mañjuśrī figure from Indonesia

    • Mañjuśrī figure brandishing sword of wisdom. Nepal

    • Mañjuśrī figure inBlanc-de-Chine. China, 17th century

    • Mañjuśrī on lion, withcintamanipearl.Quan Am Pagoda, Vietnam

    • Mañjuśrī crossing the sea. Japan

    • Tibetan depiction of the mantra \"oṃ arapacana dhīḥ\"

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