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| Manjushri |
| Manjushri (Jamyang) is the manifestation of the highest
wisdom-knowledge of enlightenment and the highest ranking
bodhisattva-aspect in Tibetan Buddhism. According to the elements he can
appear in all kind of colors (like blue for the highest wisdom-knowledge
of the water element, green for the highest wisdom-knowledge of the air
element etc.). Very popular forms are the orange and the white Manjushri.
Manjushri can also emanate in various wrathful forms like Yamantaka. In
Buddhism he is also the patron of Astrology and all esoteric sciences (-
an Eastern version of Mercury in his function as Hermes Trismegistos). The
book on his left shoulder symbolizes that his mind holds the complete
philosophical- and tantric wisdom-knowledge of the universe. The flaming
wisdom-sword in his right hand demonstrates, that he uses this knowledge
to free the deluded mind from karmic bondages and illusions. His most
popular mantra or magic sound invocation is OM AH RA PA TZA NA DHI. His
seed-syllable (basic sound) is DHI. The Buddha family he is most
associated with is the Vajra family (water element). His holy mountain is
the Wu Tai Chan on the border between Tibet and China.
For additional informations/pictures of Manjushri click 1./.2./.3./.4./.5./ |