Manjushree with Chenrezig Thangka Art is handpainted on cotton canvas by Thangka artist from Nepal. Chenrezig is also known as Avalokitesvara. Chenrezig is the most revered of all Bodhisattva embodying the compassion of all Buddhas.
Chenrezig is depicted at the bottom left corner of the thangka. Manjushree is in the center of the thangka. Two armed Mahakala is in at the b0ttom right corner of the thangka.
Iconography of Chenrezig
Chenrezig is visualized in many forms with various numbers of faces and arms, and various colors and ornaments. He sits on a lotus and the flat disc of the moon with another moon disk behind him, reflecting his total purity. Two of his four arms are joined in the prayer position holding the wish-fulfilling gem.
In his other left hand, he holds a lotus flower and in his other right hand, there is a crystal mala which he is using to count the repetitions of his mantra.
Mantra of Chenrezig
The Mantra of Chenrezig is Om Mani Padme Hum.
Iconography of Manjushree
Manjushree is presented at the center of the thangka. Manjushree is the Bodhisattva who holds the flaming sword of enlightenment, by his left hand in a warning hand gesture in the left hand representing his realization of wisdom to cut through ignorance & wrong view. His right hand depicted in teaching holds the stem of a Blue Lotus flower upon which rests the Book (Pustaka) of Perfection of Transcendental Wisdom.
Mantra of Manjushree
The mantra of Manjushree is Om A Ra Pa Ca Na Dhih.
Iconography of two armed Mahakala
Two armed Mahakala is presented at the downright corner of the thangka. Two armed Mahakala is presented in the top-down corner of the Chenrezig. Two Armed Mahakala has two armed. He has three eyes.
Mantra of two armed Mahakal
The mantra of Two armed Mahakala is Om Benza Nara Trim Trim Hung Hung Phet Phet Soha.
