Material: Red copper. Gilded.

Size: Approx. 10cm height

Narrative:

Manjushri Bodhisattva (Sanskrit: Mañjuśrī, meaning "Wonderful Auspiciousness") is a symbol of wisdom in Buddhism. He is revered as the "Teacher of All Buddhas" and has a very high status in Mahayana Buddhism. According to Buddhist scriptures, Manjushri Bodhisattva had attained Buddhahood long ago. He was once the "Dragon Seed Tathagata" and will become the "Universal Appearance Tathagata" in the future.

In Buddhist legend, Manjushri Bodhisattva once transformed into Miaoguang Bodhisattva and guided eight princes in their practice, eventually enabling them to become Buddhas. The last one to achieve Buddhahood was Dipamkara Buddha, who later became the teacher of Sakyamuni Buddha. In addition, Manjushri Bodhisattva also guided the boy Shancai to visit fifty-three good teachers, and taught the dragon girl to become a Buddha at the age of eight, demonstrating his supreme wisdom and compassion.

Manjushri Bodhisattva is usually depicted holding a sword of wisdom, symbolizing the severing of troubles and ignorance, and holding a lotus or Prajna Sutra in the other hand, representing the essence of Buddhism and the purity of wisdom. His mount is a majestic lion, symbolizing the power and fearlessness of wisdom.

Mount Wutai is considered the dojo of Manjushri Bodhisattva, and many Buddhist scriptures record that he lived here for a long time and preached to sentient beings. Eminent monks and believers throughout the ages have felt the blessings of Manjushri Bodhisattva in Mount Wutai, leaving behind many sacred stories.