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Manjushri is the bodhisattva of transcendent wisdom (prajna). He is mentioned in early Mahayana texts and is thought to be the oldest bodhisattva. Manjushri is typically depicted carrying a sword to cut ignorance and a Buddhist sutra. At times he carries a lotus. Manjushri is often shown riding a lion, highlighting his fearlessness and nobility.
Adapted from
A. Lesovsky, DMA unpublished material, 2013.
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1970.8 Monju (Manjushri)
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Manjushri is the bodhisattva of transcendent wisdom (prajna). He is mentioned in early Mahayana texts and is thought to be the oldest bodhisattva. Manjushri is typically depicted carrying a sword to cut ignorance and a Buddhist sutra. At times he carries a lotus. Manjushri is often shown riding a lion, highlighting his fearlessness and nobility.
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A. Lesovsky, DMA unpublished material, 2013.
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