Manjushri Statue | Gold Painted Copper | Nepal Buddhist Art

This luminous Manjushri statue captures the Bodhisattva of Wisdom in breathtaking Nepalese craftsmanship, alive with vibrant colors, precious inlays, and flawless gold detailing — a transformative centerpiece for any sacred space or meditation practice.

Why This Statue? 

Handcrafted by Nepal's master artisans using the ancient lost wax method, this statue stuns with its vivid saffron-gold body, richly painted robes in teal and red, and an elaborate flaming aureole bursting with multicolored detail. Turquoise and red coral inlays adorn the crown and ornaments, while the meticulously painted lotus throne anchors the composition with regal splendor. At 37.5 cm tall and 4.56 kg, this is a substantial, museum-worthy piece that commands reverence and admiration alike.

Specifications

• Height: 37.5 cm / 14.76 inches

• Width: 25.5 cm / 10.04 inches

• Weight: 4.56 kg / 10.05 lbs

• Materials: Copper body, gold and acrylic paintings, turquoise and red coral inlays, lost wax method

Who is Manjushri? 

Manjushri, known in Tibetan as Jampelyang, is the Bodhisattva of Transcendent Wisdom, revered across Mahayana and Vajrayana Buddhist traditions. He personifies prajna, the penetrating wisdom that cuts through ignorance and illuminates the true nature of reality, guiding practitioners toward liberation and enlightenment.

Sacred Features and Iconic Posture 

Manjushri's serene golden face bears half-closed eyes radiating calm discernment and compassionate intelligence. His right hand raises the flaming Sword of Wisdom, high above his head, severing the roots of ignorance. His left hand, open in vitarka mudra near his heart, holds a blooming lotus supporting the Prajnaparamita scripture. Seated in vajra posture upon a richly painted double-lotus throne, his upright form embodies unwavering clarity and enlightened stillness.

Sacred Symbolism and Meaning 

The flaming sword dispels delusion; the lotus signifies purity born from the world's complexity; the scripture represents boundless wisdom teachings. His golden complexion symbolizes the radiant, incorruptible nature of the awakened mind.

Sanskrit and Buddhist Wisdom 

The Mañjuśrīnāmasamgīti declares Manjushri the embodiment of all Buddhas' wisdom — the primordial awareness that perceives emptiness directly, dissolving all conceptual veils.

Sacred Mantra 

“Om A Ra Pa Ca Na Dhih”

"Om" invokes the sacred; "Ara Pa Ca Na" are seed syllables activating wisdom energy; "Dhih" is Manjushri's seed syllable, sharpening intellect and dissolving ignorance, awakening profound clarity within the practitioner.