Manjusri Collection

Maitreya Buddha. Found in the Collection of State Hermitage, St. Petersburg

Vajrabhairava with Vajravetali, 18th century. Creator: Unknown
Vajrabhairava with Vajravetali, 18th century. The enlightened wrathful deity Vajrabhairava, Buddhist conqueror of death, embraces his female partner, Vajravetali

The Bodhisattva Manjushri, 13th century. Creator: Unknown
The Bodhisattva Manjushri, 13th century

Meeting of the Bodhisattvas Manjusri (Wenshu) and Samantabhadra (Puxian), Middle Tang dynasty. Creator: Unknown
Meeting of the Bodhisattvas Manjusri (Wenshu) and Samantabhadra (Puxian), Middle Tang dynasty

Manjushree Mandala, where the central figure represents the god of wisdom Manjushree
2562073 Manjushree Mandala, where the central figure represents the god of wisdom Manjushree, the legendary creator of the Kathmandu valley (gouache on cloth)

Image depicting Manjushree, the legendary creator of the Kathmandu valley (gouache on cloth)
2562084 Image depicting Manjushree, the legendary creator of the Kathmandu valley (gouache on cloth) by Nepalese School; Private Collection; Photo © Stefano Baldini

Title Page and Front Cover of a Buddhist Manuscript with Manjusri (left) and... 17th / 18th century. Creator: Unknown
Title Page and Front Cover of a Buddhist Manuscript with Manjusri (left) and Mantramanudharani, a Pancharaksha Goddess (right), Mongolia, 17th/18th century

Monju Dressed in a Robe of Braided Grass (Nawa Monju), dated 1415. Creator: Unknown
Monju Dressed in a Robe of Braided Grass (Nawa Monju), dated 1415

Buffalo-Headed Vajrabhairava, a Wrathful form of Bodhisattva Manjushri, 15th century

Painted Banner (Thangka) of Bodhisattva Maitreya Surrounded by his Retinue, 16th century

Bodhisattva Manjushri Holding a Blue Lotus (Utpala), 9th / 10th century. Creator: Unknown
Bodhisattva Manjushri Holding a Blue Lotus (Utpala), 9th/10th century

Bodhisattva Manjushri (?), 9th / 10th century. Creator: Unknown
Bodhisattva Manjushri (?), 9th/10th century

Guhyasamaja Manjuvajra, an Esoteric Form of Bodhisattva Manjushri, Pala period, 12th century

Manjusri, Yuan or Ming dynasty, 1279-1644. Creator: Unknown
Manjusri, Yuan or Ming dynasty, 1279-1644

Small soapstone tablet, with pierced relief of Manjusri on lion, Period of Division, dated 543

Manjushri riding a lion, Muromachi period, 1392-1568. Creator: Unknown
Manjushri riding a lion, Muromachi period, 1392-1568

Buddhist triad: Sakyamuni, Manjusri and Samantabhadra, Edo period, mid 17th-early 18th century

Manjusri (silver)
746581 Manjusri (silver) by Indonesian School, (10th century); height: 29 cm; Central Museum, Jakarta, Java, Indonesia; (add.info.: Manjuśrī (Skt)

The Qianlong Emperor as Manjusri, the Bodhisattva of Wisdom, Qing Dynasty (ink
3112020 The Qianlong Emperor as Manjusri, the Bodhisattva of Wisdom, Qing Dynasty (ink, colour & gold on silk) by Imperial Workshop (18th Century) & Castiglione

Detail from the Qianlong Emperor as Manjusri, the Bodhisattva of Wisdom
3112021 Detail from the Qianlong Emperor as Manjusri, the Bodhisattva of Wisdom, Qing Dynasty (ink, colour & gold on silk) by Imperial Workshop (18th Century) & Castiglione

Worship of Manjusri, 1659 (opaque w / c & ink on paper)
874105 Worship of Manjusri, 1659 (opaque w/c & ink on paper) by Nepalese School, (17th century); 8.18 x12.1 cm; San Diego Museum of Art

Yamantaka, Destroyer of the God of Death, early 18th century. Creator: Unknown
Yamantaka, Destroyer of the God of Death, early 18th century. Yamantaka is a wrathful expression of Manjusri, the Samyaksambuddha of wisdom with two pairs of lamas

Standing Bodhisattva Maitreya, 3rd-4th cent. Found in the Collection of Lahore Museum

Vaisravana Bishamonten, the Guardian of the North. Found in the Collection of State Hermitage, St. Petersburg

The Tejaprabha Buddha Surrounded with Planet Deities. Found in the Collection of State Hermitage, St. Petersburg

Water and Moon Kuan-Yin. Found in the Collection of State Hermitage, St. Petersburg

Manjushri. Found in the Collection of State Hermitage, St. Petersburg

Acala. Found in the Collection of State Hermitage, St. Petersburg

Statuette of the Bodhisattva Manjusri, 15th century
Gilt-bronze statuette of the Bodhisattva Manjusri from the British Museums collection, 15th century

Bronze Buddha statue. Javanese, 10th century A. D. Height: six inches
MANJUSRI, 10th CENTURY. Bronze Buddha statue. Javanese, 10th century A.D. Height: six inches

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Manjusri, also known as the god of wisdom, holds a significant place in Buddhist art and mythology. From ancient manuscripts to intricate sculptures, his presence is beautifully depicted throughout history. One remarkable representation can be found in the Manjushree Mandala. This gouache on cloth artwork portrays him as the central figure, symbolizing his role as the legendary creator of the Kathmandu valley. The vibrant colors and meticulous details bring this divine being to life. Another captivating image showcases Manjusri dressed in a robe made of braided grass. Created by an unknown artist in 1415, this piece exudes a sense of tranquility and reverence towards this enlightened deity. Intriguingly, there is also a depiction of Buffalo-Headed Vajrabhairava, which represents a wrathful form of Bodhisattva Manjushri from the 15th century. This fierce portrayal reflects both his compassionate nature and ability to conquer ignorance with wisdom. A painted banner from the 16th century reveals Bodhisattva Maitreya surrounded by his retinue. As one gazes upon this thangka artwork they can reminded of Manjusri's connection to other bodhisattvas and their collective mission to guide sentient beings towards enlightenment. The artistic renditions continue with an exquisite sculpture depicting Bodhisattva Manjushri holding a blue lotus flower during the 9th or 10th century. The delicate craftsmanship captures his serene expression while emphasizing his association with knowledge and enlightenment. Furthermore, another enigmatic sculpture dating back to either the Yuan or Ming dynasty depicts Manjusri without revealing much about its creator. Despite its mysterious origins, it serves as yet another testament to how deeply ingrained he is within Buddhist culture. Lastly, we encounter Guhyasamaja Manjuvajra—an esoteric form of Bodhisattva Manjushri from the Pala period.