Monju Bosatsu (Manjushri) (文殊菩薩)

The original statue is the standing statue of Manjushri that is believed to made by the renowned Buddhist image maker Zen'en, who lived during the Kamakura period. The intelligent looking eyes contrasted with the round cheeks and adorable lips are evocative of that style. The hair features detailed curved lines that are beautifully carved and come together to make up the Gokei hairstyle

This Isumu statue was crafted with fine attention to detail. Its balance is shifted slightly to the right foot, creating a subtle and beautiful curve of the lower back. The rippling folds of fabric have been carefully reproduced one by one

As illustrated by the saying, "If three people come together, they will have the wisdom of Manjushri", the bodhisattva Manjushri commands the wisdom necessary for enlightenment. This wisdom is not simply knowledge, but also the ability to discern the true nature of the world, and to understand the fundamental teachings of Buddhism. He flanks the left hand side of Shakyamuni, and when joined with Samantabhadra, who rules action from the right hand side, complete enlightenment is revealed. The childlike appearance signifies the total absence of impurity and attachment in the wisdom of Manjushri. The hairstyle arranged into five parts is known as Gokei, and signifies that the statue was created with wishes for respect, affection, and good health in accordance with esoteric Buddhist teachings

• Size: 165(H)×68(W)×53(D)mm, 165g
• Material: Polystone
• Made in China
• You can choose the option to consecrate this statue (give an eye-opening ceremony) before it is shipped from Japan. If you choose this option, we will bring the statue to a Japanese temple, and pay them the necessary fees so that your statue is properly consecrated. The temple will issue a certificate of proof with your name on it, which will also be shipped together with your statue
• Shipped globally from Japan by using DHL. DHL is the world-class shipping services provider who makes international delivery a fast, smooth, and hassle-free experience. Delivery time can be faster than when shopping at an e-commerce website in your country, and of course your package will be covered by insurance. You can check the shipping cost for your entire order before you make a purchase