Manjushri Statue | Sword of Wisdom, Fire Gilded 24K Gold | 9.25″

This 13″ Tibetan Manjushri statue is fire gilded in genuine 24K gold using traditional techniques and handcrafted in Patan, Nepal by master Newar artisans using the centuries-old lost wax casting method. Every detail of the Bodhisattva crown, flowing robes, lotus throne, and jewelry is individually hand-finished before the statue receives its brilliant gilded surface. The serene face is hand-painted using real 18K gold blended into traditional pigments, creating the warm golden complexion characteristic of fine Himalayan Buddhist sculpture. The crown and jewels may also be embellished with turquoise and red coral stones at no additional charge before shipping. Learn more about 24K fire gilding and real gold face painting in our complete Buddha Statue Buyer’s Guide.

Unlike many Buddhist deities identified primarily through mudras, Manjushri is recognized by two complementary attributes: the flaming Sword of Wisdom held aloft in his right hand and the sacred Prajñāpāramitā Sutra resting upon a lotus blossom over his left shoulder. These two symbols are intentionally paired. The scripture represents the complete teaching of transcendent wisdom, while the sword represents the direct realization of that wisdom, cutting through ignorance, attachment, and mistaken views. Together they illustrate that enlightenment arises through both profound understanding and direct insight. Have questions? Read our Manjushri FAQ for answers about iconography, symbolism, and choosing a statue.

Tibetan Manjushri Statue Features

Manjushri is traditionally portrayed as a youthful Bodhisattva seated in vajra posture, symbolizing the inseparable union of wisdom and meditative stability. His raised right arm wields the flaming Sword of Wisdom, which severs the ignorance that obscures the true nature of reality, while his left hand forms the Vitarka mudra—the gesture of teaching and philosophical discussion—as it supports the stem of the lotus bearing the Prajñāpāramitā, the “Perfection of Wisdom” scripture. The lotus itself rises unstained from muddy water to bloom in pure air, illustrating that authentic wisdom develops within the ordinary conditions of life while remaining free from their limitations. Explore the symbolism of Manjushri’s flaming sword, the Prajñāpāramitā tradition and mantra, in our complete Manjushri guide.