ABS 119
Code: ABS 119
Country: Himalaya
Style: Greater Spiti Area
Date: 1050 - 1150
Dimensions in cm WxHxD: 16.1 x 25 x 13.3
Materials: Brass
Siddhaikavira Mañjushri – Bodhisattva of Wisdom
Seated in the ease posture on a double lotus pedestal and a rectangular stand, the bodhisattva’s right extended foot is supported by a smaller flower. His right hand performing the generosity gesture, his left holds the stem of a blue lily (utpala) blooming by his shoulder. Young and handsome, Mañjushri, embodies the Wisdom of all the Buddhas. He is adorned with the royal attire of the divine manifestations. His long hair in thick braids adorned with Buddha Akshobhya along with the necklace of fangs are characteristic of this manifestation of the bodhisattva under his Siddhaikavira aspect.
Bodhisattvas are “heroes for the awakening”. They are advanced practitioners who are motivated by compassion, and who strive to help all sentient beings to attain liberation on their path to perfect Buddhahood. Their royal adornments symbolise the quality of their spiritual realisation.
Seated in the ease posture on a double lotus pedestal and a rectangular stand, the bodhisattva’s right extended foot is supported by a smaller flower. His right hand performing the generosity gesture, his left holds the stem of a blue lily (utpala) blooming by his shoulder. Young and handsome, Mañjushri, embodies the Wisdom of all the Buddhas. He is adorned with the royal attire of the divine manifestations. His long hair in thick braids adorned with Buddha Akshobhya along with the necklace of fangs are characteristic of this manifestation of the bodhisattva under his Siddhaikavira aspect.
Bodhisattvas are “heroes for the awakening”. They are advanced practitioners who are motivated by compassion, and who strive to help all sentient beings to attain liberation on their path to perfect Buddhahood. Their royal adornments symbolise the quality of their spiritual realisation.